Legislator Details
Lewis Welch
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1814
City:
County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/15/1878
City: Exeter, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/17/1878
City: Monroe, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: McIntyre Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lois Katherine Palmer, dau. of Gilbert and Hannah (Herkimer) Palmer, 1/3/1836 in Monroe County; children: 4, Henry, Mary D. (Hill), Adeline (McIntire) and Lucinda (Green)
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion: Methodist Episcopal
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He served as supervisor of Exeter Township in 1845 and 1849. His post office was in Exeter, Monroe Co. when he was in the senate. He had lived in Exeter Township for about 40 years at the time of his death.
Notable Facts:
Born in NY; exact date of birth unknown. His death records says he was 64 and 10 months old.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges , Federal Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Exeter
County of Residence Monroe
District: 9
District Description: Monroe County
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Militia, Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Exeter
County of Residence Monroe
District: 9
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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