Legislator Details
Image Description:
Joel W. McMahon, portrait from Chapman (Le) p.[191]
Joel W. McMahon, portrait from Chapman (Le) p.[191]
Joel W. McMahon
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/29/1848
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County: Saniac County, Michigan
Country: US
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Number of Children: 12
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Occupation: lawyer, farmer, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Michigan university law dept., 1 term
Biographical Sketch:
Of Irish descent. Eldest son & 3rd child of John & Barbara (Wixson or Wixon)) McMahon. Went out on his own at age 14. At 23 enter Michigan U. Law dept. for 1 term. Read law in Lexington for 8 months; admitted to the bar & moved to Marlette, MI, 1873. Held many local offices, including prosecuting attorney.
Notable Facts:
Committees: Insurance (chair); Liquor Traffic; Railroads; Immigration; & Normal Schools.
Died between 1893 and 1900. A daughter was born in 1892 and Mrs. McMahon is listed as a widow in Sault Ste. Marie in the 1900 US Census.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Normal School, Railroads , Insurance , Immigration , Liquor Traffic
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City of Residence: Marlette
County of Residence Sanilac
District: 18
District Description: Counties of Sanilac and Huron
Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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