Legislator Details
John H. Standish
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
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Birth
Date: 2/10/1816
City: Benson, VT
County: Rutland County, VT
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lawyer
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Henry and Abigail (Parkhill) Standish. He taught school in Orleans Co., NY for 6 months, around 1830 then moved to Ohio and taught briefly before clerking in Chicago. He served in the Texas cavalry
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He was a descendent of Captain Miles Standish of Mayflower fame.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Military Affairs , Public Lands, Drainage, Railroads
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City of Residence: Newaygo
County of Residence Newaygo
District: 31
District Description: Counties of Newaygo, Mecosta, Mason, Manistee, Manitou, Leelanaw, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Emmet, Lake, Osceola, Wexford, Missaukee, Kalcaska and Otsego
Date Elected: 11/3/1868
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1869
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Military Affairs , Division of Towns and Counties, Enrolled Bills, Expiring Laws
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City of Residence: Newaygo
County of Residence Newaygo
District: 31
District Description: Counties of Newaygo, Mecosta, Mason, Manistee, Manitou, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Emmet, Lake, Osceola, Wexford, Missaukee, Kalkaska and Otsego.
Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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