Legislator Details
John B. Welch
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
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Birth
Date: 3/22/1816
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County: Schoharie County, NY
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Marcia V. Wilson, dau. of Eliphalet & Matilda Wilson, 12/10/1840; children : Eliza M., Ruth K. & Eli; Marcia died, 1846. Married Mrs. Amos N. (Morgan) Roberts, dau of Seldon Morgan, 1848; children: Marcia, Mary, Darius & Amos
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion: Methodist & later Christian or Disciple Church
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Occupation: butcher, farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
Ensign gives birth date as 3/21/1816. Son of Vine & Ruth Welch. At 18 studied the butchers trade in Frankford, NY. Moved to Ionia,MI, 1836. Acted as a recruiter for the Civil War, raising part of the 3rd Michigan & the 21st Reg. of Volunteers. Held several local offices. Later moved to Langton, KS.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Supplies and Expenditures , Elections
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City of Residence: Ionia
County of Residence Ionia
District: Ionia 1
District Description: Towns of Danby, Ionia, Lyons, North Plains, Orange, Portland, Ronald and Sebewa
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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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections
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City of Residence: Muir
County of Residence Ionia
District: Ionia 1
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Date Elected: 11/4/1862
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1863
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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