Legislator Details
George Robertson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/20/1826
City: Dryden, NY
County: Tompkins County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/3/1889
City: Albion, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
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Marital Information:
Married; wife died before him
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Methodist
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race:
Education:
attended Albion Wesleyan Seminary
Biographical Sketch:
Arrived in Albion in 1837 with his parents. From 1842-50, hehelped on the farm summers and either attended or taught school during the winter. In 1850 he turned to fulltime farming in South Albion. He held not public office until elected to the legislature. Drowned in Albion.
Notable Facts:
Temperance advocate
He was a Democrat until 1872 when he became a Republican.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Religious and Benevolent Societies , State House of Correction
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Albion
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 1
District Description: Townships of Albion, Clarence, Clarendon, Convis, Eckford, Homer, Lee, Marengo and Sheridan
Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Reform School, Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Albion
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 1
District Description: Townships of Albion, Clarence, Clarendon, Convis, Eckford, Homer, Lee, Marengo and Sheridan
Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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