Legislator Details
Benton R. Stearns
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/12/1842
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County: Delaware County, OH
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
Background
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Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: druggist
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Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Berrien County, MI in September 1848. he enlisted in Co.E, 12th Regiment Michigan Volunteers at the outbreak of the Civil War; received commissions as 1st and 2nd Lieutenant, serving 4.5 years. He has a business in Galien, MI. He served as township treasurer for 5 years and as supervisor for several years.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Local Taxation , Military Affairs , Roads and Bridges
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City of Residence: Galien
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 3
District Description: Townships of Bertrand, Buchanan, Galien, Niles
and city of Niles
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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