Legislator Details

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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 12/21/2024

Joel Hiram Gillette
AKA:Gillett
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/22/1851
City: Bertrand Township, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 12/23/1928
City: Niles, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/26/1928
City: Niles, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Silver Brook Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Ida May Wells, 2/24/1880, in Buchanan, MI; children: 5, Charles E., Clarence, Irene, F rancis LaRue and 1 other

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district schools; Niles High School

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Charles E. and Hannah (Kingon) Gillett. He taught several years with marked success before pivoting to farming. He farmed until 1888 when he turned to real estate, a loan business, and the management and settlement of estates. He was twice elected school inspector; filled the office of superintendent of schools; town clerk; and supervisor of Bertrand township 3 terms. In 1892 and 1894, he was elected register of deeds of Berrien county. In 1880, he served as census enumerator. In 1890, he was president of the Berrien county farmers ' institute association.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Forty-First Legislature, 1901-1902
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: College of Mines , Rules and Joint Rules , Towns and Counties , Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Niles
County of Residence Berrien
District: Barrien 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Fortieth Legislature, 1899-1900
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Roads and Bridges , Upper Peninsula Asylum for Insane
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Niles
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 2
District Description: See district map in Michigan Manual 1899 between pages 448 and 449

Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1899 p.640-41; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com; MICoMarRec 1822-1995
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