Legislator Details


Judge Charles Moran
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Number of sessions served 3
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/3/1797
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 10/13/1876
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Julia, dau. of Major Henry Dequnindre, 1822; children: Charles, Mary, Virginia, Jane and James (one of the daughters became Mrs. Robert E. Mix) ; married Justina McCormick of Batavia, NY, 1836; children: William B., John V., Alfred T. and Kittie [Catherine]

Number of Children: 9

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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
At the age of 15 he enlisted in the war of 1812, fought side by side with the late Judge Witherell in Captain Jaques company, was under Hull when he surrendered Detroit, and served through the war. associate judge of the county court in 1831, and 1837-41; justice, and many years alderman, and held other positions of trust. He had large real estate interests, including the 'Moran Farm,' a strip that ran for 3 miles from the river inland.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Fifth Legislature, 1840
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Accounts, Manufactures, Ways and Means
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
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Date Elected: 11/4/1839
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1840
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Third Legislature, 1838
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Ways and Means , Elections
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
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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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First Legislature,1835-1836
Chamber: House
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County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
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Date Sworn In: 7/11/1836
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Notes: Replaced Dr. Jonathan Fay who had died in March. Moran took his seat 7/11/1836; date of election and oath not available.

Bibliography:

MIBiog 2:119-10; DFP 10/15/1876 p.1
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