Legislator Details
Charles H. Richmond
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 61
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/6/1821
City: Aurora, NY
County: Cayuga County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/22/1892
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Amy White Howland, dau. of Stephen Howland, 1856; children: Charles H., Mary A (Pressly) and Fredrick S.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: bookkeeper, farmer, banker
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools;
attended Cayuga Academy, in Aurora, NY
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Congressman Jonathan and Rebecca (Allen Amly) Richmond. Moved back & forth between Michigan & NY from 1837 & 1867. He worked as a bookkeeper in Grand Rapids, MI for 2 yrs; operated a mercantile in Aurora, NY; was an Indian agent in MI then a farmer then a banker in NY then a cashier & banker in Ann Arbor.
Notable Facts:
One of 12 children.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations and Finance, State Prison , Rules and Joint Rules , Banks and Incorporations, Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ann Arbor
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: 4
District Description: Washtenaw County
Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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