Legislator Details


Dr. Mahlon H. Raymond
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Number of sessions served 1
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 42

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Birth
Date: 6/19/1836
City: Sharon, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
 
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Number of Children: 0

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Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: physician
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Education:
graduated from the University medical dept., 1859

Biographical Sketch:
He received a thorough English educa- tion and acquired some knowledge of Latin. He worked on the farm summers until 18, when he commenced the study of medicine. He commenced the practice of medicine immediately after graduation at Grass Lake. In the fall of 1862 he was commissioned assistant surgeon of the 26th Regiment Michigan Volunteers, and in April, 1863, was promoted to be Surgeon of the same regiment, in which capacity he served until the close of the war. Dr. Raymond was a member of the School Board for over 12 years, and served as President of the village.

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Sessions Served:

Thirtieth Legislature, 1879-1880
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Military Affairs , State House of Correction
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City of Residence: Grass Lake
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 1
District Description: Townships of Blackman, Columbia, Grass Lake, Henrietta, Leoni, Napoleon, Norvell, Rives, and Waterloo

Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Manual 1879 p.96, 565
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