Legislator Details
Vital Records Information:
Marital Information:
married Abigail P. Comfort,4/17/1850, in Oakland Co., MI; children: Minna, Emma and Hattie
Number of Children: 3
Background
Education:
public school education
Biographical Sketch:
Moved with his parents to Genesee County, MI; located in Lansing, MI, in 1841; editor of the Michigan State Republican several years; moved to Traverse City, MI, in 1865, & published the Grand Traverse Herald for 9 years; moved to Springfield, MO, in 1875, where he published the Patriot Advertiser; returned to Traverse City, MI, in 1882 & published the Northwest Farmer; retired in 1902 & returned to Springfield, MO, where he died.
Notable Facts:
Delegate to the State constitutional conventions in 1850 & 1867; State librarian 1855-1857; elected as a Republican to the 35th-36th Congresses (3/4/1857-3/3/1861); private secretary to Gov. Bingham, and Indian agent for Michigan, by appointment of President Lincoln, 1861-1865;