Legislator Details


Ahira G. Eastman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1807
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Country: US
 
Death
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City: Breedsville, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Sarah B; children: Jane

Number of Children: 1


Background

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Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer, lawyer
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Biographical Sketch:
Moved to Adrian, MI from New York state in 1835; admitted to the bar in that same year, and practiced law until 1858. In that year, he removed to Van Buren county, where he resided until his death in 1881.He was commissioned as a lieutenant during the Mexican War but resigned due to ill health before reaching Mexico. Member of the Odd Fellows.

Notable Facts:
Born in Vermont


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Engrossment and Enrollment
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City of Residence: Adrian
County of Residence Lenawee
District: Lenawee
District Description: Lenawee County

Date Elected: 11/4/1844
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1845
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

USCen 1850, 1860; MIBiog 1:263; FULLER p.92