Legislator Details
Sanford S. Perkins
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 60
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/3/1832
City: Erie, PA
County: Erie County, PA
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/8/1895
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Maryette F Wyman; children: Jefferson, Steven D. and Winfield S. [or William],
Number of Children: 3
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Occupation: carriage manufacturer, railway manager, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Sprague and Maria Perkins. Moved to Owosso, MI, 1837; then to Saginaw, 1842. Constructed street railway connecting Saginaw and East Saginaw. Served as chairman of Saginaw County board of supervisors and Saginaw city alderman.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Industrial School for Boys , Manufactures
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City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 3
District Description: Townships of Brady, Brant, Carrollton, Chapin, Fremont, James, Jonesfield, Kochville, Lakefield, Marion, Richland, Saginaw, Saint Charles, Swan Creek, Thomastown and Tittabawasee
Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Widow/Widower
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