Legislator Details
Preston Mitchell
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58
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Birth
Date: 4/24/1812
City: Meredith, NY
County: Delaware County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/23/1877
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Married Sarah H., daughter of Capt. Joseph Tyler, 8/28/1837;she died 1/20/1849. Married Mary Thomas, daughter of Samuel Thomas 1/15/1851; children: 3 daughters, 2 sons
Number of Children: 5
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Occupation: teacher, businessman, real estate
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of David & Sarah (Dibble) Mitchell. 4th of 9 children. Genealogy of the Mitchell family in Rep.Dist. Moved to Michigan with the intent of dealing dry goods, 1838. Did business in Marengo for 5 yrs & held several local posi-tions. Moved to Marshall in 1843-49. County treasurer 1849-Jan. 1853. Held other poitions, then elected mayor, 1861. Very involved in real estate. Died at age 65.
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Private Corporations , Local Taxation
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City of Residence: Marshall
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 2
District Description: Townships of Burlington, Emmet, Fredonia, Marshall, Tekonsha, Pennfield, and city of Marshall
Date Elected: 11/5/1872
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1873
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means , Select Committee on Apportionment
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City of Residence: Marshall
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 2
District Description: City of Marshall; townships of Marshall, Emmet, Newton, Fredonia, Burlington, and Tekonsha
Date Elected: 11/4/1870
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1871
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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