Legislator Details
Lewis ODett
AKA:ODette
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/29/1843
City:
County: Northumberland
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 12/4/1934
City: Avoc, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
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 7/18/1871; 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 inspector, township clerk and other local offices. Member of the Grove Grange.
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.
Death certificate spells his name Louis O'Dette.
Sessions Served:
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
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