Legislator Details


Gurdon C. Leech
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 29

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/8/1811
City: West Bloomfield, NY
County: Ontario County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/10/1841
City: Utica, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0


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Education:
common school education

Biographical Sketch:
He was the son of Payne Kenyon Leech and Joanna Clark. He started in the mercantile business at Palmyra, NY, but after a few years emigrated to the west. In 1830 he settled at Utica, MI, where he engaged in the milling and dry goods business. He became a prominent citizen of the place and was a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, 1838-1840

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Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Banks and Incorporations, University and School Lands
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City of Residence: Utica
County of Residence Macomb
District: Macomb
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Date Elected: 11/2/1840
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1841
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Find-a-Grave.com; MIBiog 2:19