Legislator Details


James M. Congdon
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 65

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/23/1805
City: Norwich, CT
County: New London County, CT
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 6/16/1888
City: Chelsea, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Chelsea, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Sarah Elizabeth Maine in 1842 in Connecticut; children: Elizabeth Sarah (Taylor), Lois (Bacon), James, Russell, Alice (Hare), Andrew and Frank

Number of Children: 7


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: machinist, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Elisha and Abigail (Miner)He moved to Michigan in 1834 and settled in Sylvan township.

Notable Facts:
Brother of Rep. Elisha Congdon.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Chelsea
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 4
District Description: Townships of Scio, Dexter, Sylvan, Lyndon, Sharon, Freedom and Lima

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:

Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:191; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait; Manual 1871 p.115