Legislator Details


Benjamin S. Horton
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1831
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Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Matilda: children: Frank, Mary A, Eliza and Matilda

Number of Children: 0


Background

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Occupation: lumberman
Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
Served as Saint Clair County Commissioner, 1870-71.

Notable Facts:
Born in New York; exact date of birth unknown. His post office was Bell River while in office.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: State Prison , Supplies and Expenditures
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City of Residence: Bell River
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 1
District Description: City of Saint Clair ; townships of Casco, Clay, Columbus, Cottrellville, East China, Ira, Saint Clair and West China

Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Manual 1865 p.189; MIBiog 1:414; USCen 1870