Legislator Details


John Bartow
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Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 24

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1813
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County: New York
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Catherine Bemis, 10/5/1840, in Berrien Co., MI and/or Buffalo area of Erie Co., NY; children: Charles, Catherine, John, jr., Lewis and Grace (all of the children were christened in April 1858 in Buffalo, NY)

Number of Children: 4

Background

Religion: Episcopalian
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Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Flint in the spring of 1836. He was soon after appointed register in the land office. He was associated with Edward H. Thomson in the firm Bartow & Thomson. he was involved with the Farmers' Bank of Genesee County and the Genesee County Bank. He was held in high regard by those who knew him despite his love of drink.

Notable Facts:
Born in New York state. He one of the first early lawyers in Genesee county. He was delegate to the constitutional convention of 1850 for Genesee Co. He moved to Washington DC and died while in public service.

Sessions Served:

Third Legislature, 1838
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: State Affairs , Towns and Counties, Manufactures
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City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 5
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1837
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1838
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

EVERTS(G) p.59; USCen 1850; MIMar to 1850; MIBiog: 1:59
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