Legislator Details


Lewis ODett
AKA:ODette
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/29/1843
City:
County: Northumberland County,
Country: Canada
 
Death
Date: 12/4/1934
City: Avoco, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/9/1934
City: Greenwood Township, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Spring Hill Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Ellen M. Bingham, dau. of James and Eliza (Doak) Brigham, on 7/17/1871, in Fort Gratiot, MI; children: 5, Mary E. (Whitmore), Julia E. (Curry), Frank L., Margaret (Dagg) and 1 other

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion: Methodist Episcopal
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer, School Director
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
common schools of Canada and Michigan

Biographical Sketch:
Of French and Irish heritage. Son of Louis and Julia (Hailey or Haley) O'Dette. The O'Dett family moved to Michigan in 1854. He was a dispatch carrier for General Thomas' headquarters for about 2 years. He had a dairy at his farm. He served as school director for 11 years; school inspector for 2 years, township clerk for 7 years and other local offices. Member of the Grove Grange.

Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers. Death certificate spells his name Louis O'Dette. Marriage date in 1897 Manual is July 18, marriage record says July 17

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Ninth Legislature, 1897-1898
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Enrollment, Northern Asylum for Insane
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Avoca
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 3
District Description: Townships of Berlin, Brockway, Casco, Columbus, Emmet, Greenwood, Ira, Kenockee, Lynn, Mussey, Riley and Wales

Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

PolGryd; Miciganology; Jenks 2 p.521-23; Manual 1897 p.660; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait; MIMarRec 1867-1952
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