Legislator Details


Joseph Godfrey
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Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 9/6/1822
City: Cortland, NY
County: Cortland County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 1/7/1875
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married; children: 1

Number of Children: 1

Background

Religion: Episcopalian
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Occupation: painter
Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
At about 16, he lived in Ithaca, NY and worked on the construction of canals in New York. He later moved to Lima, NY. He moved to Detroit as apprentice at his brother's business, Atkinson & Godfrey (painters). Upon the completion of the apprenticeship he traveled, working as a painter in many cities. he moved back to Michigan and openned his own business, Dean & Godfrey, in Ann Arbor in 1847. The business moved to Detroit in 1854. Godfrey sold his interest in the business in 1866. Member of the Board of Fire Commissioners; served one term as alderman. Member of the Fire Dept, Mechanics Society and the Masons.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Twenty-Third Legislature, 1865-1866
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Asylum for Deaf, Dumb and Blind, Select Committee on War Bounties, Supplies and Expenditures
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 2
District Description: City of Detroit wards 1, 5, 6, 8 and 9 in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

DFP 1/8/1875 p.1; DFP 1/10/1875 p.1; Manual 1865 p.163
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