Legislator Details
Merritt N. Chafey
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1835
City: Attica, NY
County: Wyoming County, NY
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Eliza W.; children: Grace [died in infancy]
Number of Children: 0
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Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
In 1861, he enlisted in the 5th NY Cavalry. He was commissioned as 1st Lt in 1864 and mustered out in June 1865. Acquired property in Free Soil, Mason Co., MI in 1866.
Notable Facts:
Born about 1835 in New York state; exact date not known.
Served in the Cavalry.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Harbors, Agricultural College
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City of Residence: Manistee
County of Residence Mason
District: Manistee
District Description: Counties of Manistee and Mason
Date Elected: 11/5/1872
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1873
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Reason for Leaving Office: Resigned
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Resigned before the extra session of 1874. Succeeded by Andrew J. Dovell.