Legislator Details
John D. Fargo
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39
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Date: 11/14/1817
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County: Herkimer County, NY
Country: US
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married Lucy C. Borden of Hartford, OH in 1840; children: Densel P., James P., Mara Adelle, and one other.
Number of Children: 4
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Occupation: logger, farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
Eldest child of Daniel Fargo. For 5 yrs his uncle, Arial Chapman, in Trumball Co., OH taught him the trades of shoemaker & tanner at 17. Moved to Ionia, MI, 1843; soon took a job logging in Montcalm Co.; 1847 bought a tract of land with his brother in Fair Plains, MI. Held several local offices.
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges
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City of Residence: Granville
County of Residence Montcalm
District: Montcalm County
District Description: Montcalm County
Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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