Legislator Details
Adam Bennett Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 60
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/18/1832
City: Chateaugay, NY
County: Franklin County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/30/1899
City: New Haven, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/3/1899
City: New Haven, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Centennial Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Olive S.; children: Adam A. and Mabel Maria (Younger)
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: railroader, mercantiler, real estate, insurance
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended common schools, had limited district school days and no college education.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Adam and Agnes bennett. Worked as a foreman for the Great Western & Canada Railroad and the Grand Trunk Railroad. Located in New Haven, Macomb Co. in 1859 where he engaged in the mercantile business until 1870 when he worked in real estate and insurance. Served as a township officer and as village president of New Haven.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Soldiers' Home
Postions Held:
City of Residence: New Haven
County of Residence Macomb
District: Macomb 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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