Legislator Details
Jacob L. McPeek
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 30
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Birth
Date: 5/4/1848
City: Oxford, OH
County: Butler County, OH
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lawyer
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attended Professor Old's Academy, Lansing; attended Leoni Institute, Jackson County
Biographical Sketch:
His family settled near Grand Ledge, MI, in 1852. At 19, they moved into the village where he studies for a few years. he opened a real estate and collection office and studied law in his spare time. At one time he controlled the Grand Ledge Independent. He was admitted to the bar in 1875.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Reform School, State Public School , Military Affairs , Expiring Laws
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City of Residence: Grand Ledge
County of Residence Eaton
District: 15
District Description: Counties of Barry and Eaton
Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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