Legislator Details


John J. Robison
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/13/1824
City: Phelps, NY
County: Ontario County, NY
Country: US
 
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Number of Children: 0


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Occupation: farmer
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Education:
common school

Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Sharon, MI with his parents in 1843. Elected County clerk for Washtenaw County, 1868 and 1870; delegate to the Democratic Convention of 1872; supervisor for his township several times

Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Liquor Traffic , University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Manchester
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 3
District Description: Townships of Bridgewater, Dexter, Freedom, Lima, Lodi, Lyndon, Manchester, Scio, Sharon and Sylvan

Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Public Lands, Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Manchester
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: 8
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Date Elected: 11/4/1862
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1863
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Reason for Leaving Office: Chose not to run
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Manual 1863 p.133; Manual 1879 p.96, 566