Legislator Details


John S. Tooker
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/7/1836
City: Tyrone, NY
County: Steuben County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/23/1915
City: Helena MT
County:
Country: US
Type of Burial: Interred
Burial
Date:
City: Lansing MI
County: Ingham
Country: US
Cemetery: Mt. Hope Cemetery

Marital Information:
Married Emma Haze (b. 7 Jan, 1842 in Huntington Ross OH) on 5 October, 1861; one son, Clyde. Emma died in Lansing MI (Ingham Co.) in 1869. Married Agnes Edwards 28 April 1874 in Lansing MI. (b. 1851 Fort Plain NY, d. 1931 in Lansing Ingham Co. MI.)

Number of Children: 1

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: manufacturer, merchant
Race:

Education:
common school

Biographical Sketch:
He moved with his parents to Ann Arbor, MI in 1838; in 1840, to Woodhull and to Lansing in 1847. At 18, he puchased a foundry in North Lansing and manufactured farm implements for 14 years. He enlisted in the 6th Michigan Cavalry, 10/11/1862, serving as an orderly sergeant for about 1 year when he was discharged for health reasons. After the war, he was involved in a drug business and then a boot and shoe business. He was elected mayor of Lansing in 1872, 1873 and 1876.

Notable Facts:
Parents Eliphalet Smith Tooker (b. 1794, Walikill NY, d. 20 June 1851 Lansing MI) and Sarah Smith (d. 1841 Shiawasee Co. MI).

Sessions Served:

Thirty-First Legislature, 1881-1882
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Capitol and Public Buildings, University , Immigration , Canals and River and Harbor Improvements, Asylums for the Insane
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 16
District Description: Counties of Ingham and Clinton

Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair for Committees for Asylums for the Insane; and Immigration; member of Committee on the Appropriations Committee beginning March 23rd.
Thirtieth Legislature, 1879-1880
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Railroads , State Library , State Capitol and Public Buildings, Cities and Villages
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 16
District Description: Counties of Ingham and Clinton

Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1879 p.93, 540; Manual 1881 p.335, 434; USCen 1880; Ancestry.com; ancestrylibrary.com; PolGryd
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