Legislator Details
Allen Clark Adsit
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/20/1837
City: Rutland, NY
County: Jefferson County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/2/1912
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 1/5/1912
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Hubbell in Oct. 1871 who died in Nov. 1872; married Sarah Kilpatrick of Grand Rapids 2/24/1886
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: teacher, merchant, lawyer, judge
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Stephen and Polly (Smiley) Adsit of NY. Admitted to the NY bar in 1859. Enlisted in the 44th NY Volunteers, company G, infantry; participated in the principal battles of the Army of the Potomac. Mustered out as a Lt. Member of the G.A.R. Settled in Spring Lake, MI in 1866; moved to Grand Rapids in 1877.He served as judge for the 17th Circuit Court from 1891-1899.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Towns and Counties , Harbors
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Spring Lake
County of Residence Ottawa
District: Ottawa 2
District Description: Townships of Chester, Crockery, Polkton, Spring Lake, Tallmadge, Wright
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: Single
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