Legislator Details
Thomas D. Gilbert
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/13/1815
City: Greenfield, MA
County: Franklin County, MA
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Mary A. Bingham, daughter of Rev. Abel Bingham, missionary at Sault Ste. Marie, 11/28/1871
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Congregationalist
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Occupation: businessman, banker
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Biographical Sketch:
Eldest child of General Thomas & Harriet A. (Arms) Gilbert. Attended Deerfield Academy; worked as a shop clerk for 5 yrs.; commenced business in Grand Haven, MI, 1835; involved in the lumber business, the Grand Rapids Gas Co., banking & other enterprises over the yrs. Member of the U. of Michigan Bd of Regents 12yrs. A Whig then a Republican. Held several local offices.
Notable Facts:
Committees: Ways & Means; Banks & Incorporations;
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Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Ways and Means , Banks and Incorporations
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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