Legislator Details
John Kirkwood
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1841
City: Wayne Township, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/14/1893
City: Wayne Township, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Dowagiac, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: South Wayne Cemetery
Marital Information:
Single
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended common schools.
Biographical Sketch:
Served as township treasurer, supervisor and highway commissioner. Enlisted in Company A, Michigan 12th Infantry Regiment, 12/19/1861.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Drainage , Mines and Minerals , State Prison
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Dowagiac
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass
District Description: Cass County
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: Single
Notes: Member of the People's Party, endorsed by the Democratic Party