Legislator Details
Lewis Durkee
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
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Birth
Date: 5/29/1834
City: Farmersville NY
County: Cattaraugus
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/11/1881
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lawyer, teacher, merchant
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Friendship Acacdemy, Allegany Co., NY
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Taught most of the next twelve years after his graduation from the academy, devoting his spare time in the first years to the study a law office in Rushford NY. At age of 30, came to Hickory Corners, Barry County, and entered mercantile business for a number of years. Was admitted to the bar in 1877.
Has been a Rebulican since the party was organized and held the office of Supervisor four years.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Reform School, Federal Relations , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Mechanical Interests , Liquor Traffic
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City of Residence: Nashville
County of Residence Barry
District: 15
District Description: Counties of Barry and Eaton
Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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