Legislator Details
George W. Crofoot
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/21/1834
City: Pavillion, NY
County: Genesee County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/10/1913
City: Pinckney, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/18/1913
City: Pinckney, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Pinckney Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Eliza Webb about 1855; children: Herbert Willis, Wirt Webb and Carrie [died as a child]
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, businessman, farmer, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Joel and Polly (Carr) Crofoot. Moved to Pinckney, MI at age 18 and taught for 2 years. He also farmed and engaged in a mercantile business. He was Supervisor of Putnam township, 14 years; probate judge of Livingston Co, 1881-85. He was living in Adrian, MI in 1910.
Notable Facts:
Headstone dates do not match death record.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Pinckney
County of Residence Livingston
District: Livingston 1
District Description: Townships of Brighton, Green Oak, Hamburg, Genoa, Marion, Putnam, Iosco and Unadilla
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
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