Legislator Details
Martin S. Gillett
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
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Birth
Date: 1/1/1800
City: Hartford, VT
County: Windsor County, VT
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Congregationalist
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Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
He came to Port Huron, Michigan, in 1839, engaged in lumbering and mercantile business, and built several stores. He was first a Whig, then a Republican. He was gifted in music, and for many years was leader of the choir in the Congregational church, of which he was a member. He served as justice of the peace; chairman of the board of supervisors; postmaster under Lincoln; and village president of Port Huron, Michigan, 1850.
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Died in 1865
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Chamber: House
Party: Whig
Committees Served On: Printing
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City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair
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Date Elected: 11/6/1848
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1849
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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