Legislator Details


Marcus M. Atwood
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 31

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1829
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Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/24/1898
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
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Marital Information:
Married.

Number of Children: 0


Background

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Occupation: miscellaneous, lawyer
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Biographical Sketch:
Came to Michigan from Cayuga, Co., NY with his family in 1836. Settled in Ingham, MI. President of Dansville 1868-79. Held several offices in Dansville.

Notable Facts:
Born in New York; exact date unknown.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Dansville
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 2
District Description: Townships of Leslie, Bunker Hill, Stockbridge, White Oak, Ingham, Wheatfield, LeRoy, Locke and Williamstown

Date Elected: 11/4/1870
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1871
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Dansville
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

PolGrYd; MIBiog 1:31; Manual 1861 p.114; Manual 1871 p.115