Legislator Details
John Blindbury
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
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Birth
Date: 2/22/1806
City: Lyons NY
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Country: US
Death
Date: 3/1/1867
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Number of Children: 0
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Religion: Methodist
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Biographical Sketch:
Emigrated to MI in 1825 and purchased a farm in Southfield, Oakland CO. Built a log house and sent for his father's family. He hired out to chop at $4.50/acre, paying his father for his time until he was 21. In 1837 he moved to Greenfield, eight miles from Detroit, and began keeping hotel. Supervisor of Greenfield 13 consecutive years and held other local offices. In 1852 he moved to Detroit and built the Blindbury Hotel, later known as Antisdel House.
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banks and Incorporations
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City of Residence: Greenfield
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
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Date Elected: 11/6/1843
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1844
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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