Legislator Details
Abram Randolph Blakley
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/19/1841
City:
County: Delaware County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/14/1898
City: Alpena, MI
County: Alpena County, MI
Country:
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 11/16/1898
City: Alpena, MI
County: Alpena County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Evergreen Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lydia Pierson Ballard about 1872; children: John A., Harry Vernon and Kitty
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Congregational
Military Service:
Occupation: railroad agent, mercantiler, farmer, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Attended common schools and Michigan Agricultural College (now MSU).
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Matilda (Randolph) Blakley. Located in Meridian Twp., Ingham Co. in 1853. First railroad agent and grain buyer in Okemos. Served as Meridian Twp. Supervisor for several terms. Located in Alpena in 1865. Served as comptroller and alderman.
Notable Facts:
Resigned in 1894.
Died of accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Local Taxation , Northern Asylum for Insane , Rules and Joint Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Alpena
County of Residence Alpena
District: Alpena
District Description: Counties of Alpena, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda and Otsego
Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Resigned
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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