Legislator Details
Randolph Strickland
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/4/1823
City: Dansville, NY
County: Livingston County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/5/1880
City: Battle Creek, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: DeWitt, MI
County: Clinton County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: De Witt Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary E.; children: Martha C., Mary A., Jesse M. and Hattie E.
Number of Children: 4
Background
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Occupation: teacher, lawyer
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Biographical Sketch:
Moved to Michigan, 1844; taught school in Ingham County; admitted to the bar, 1849 & practiced in De Witt; moved to St. Johns, Clinton Co.; elected prosecuting attorney for Clinton Co., 1852-1862; provostmarshal from 1863 to 1865.
Notable Facts:
Elected to the 41st Congress (3/4/1869-3/3/1871, serving on committees on invalid pensions and mines and mining.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary
Postions Held:
City of Residence: DeWitt
County of Residence Clinton
District: 22
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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