Legislator Details
Rodolphus Sanderson
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/30/1818
City: Milton, VT
County: Chittenden County, VT
Country: US
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Married Ruth Adams of VT 3/22/1849. Their 2 children preceeded them in death.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Congregationalist.
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Occupation: merchant, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Levi Sanderson (Irish descent) & Sally Bean of Nova Scotia (Scottish descent). Became a clerk in a mercantile store at 18; later bought a store, operating it until 1853 when he moved to a farm in Newton twp, Calhoun Co., MI. Held several local offices
Notable Facts:
Member of the VT legislature 1849-50.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylum for the Insane, Manufactures
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City of Residence: Newton township
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 3
District Description: Townships of Athens, LeRoy, Battle Creek, Bedford, Newton and city of Battle Creek
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: Towns and Counties
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City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 4
District Description: Towns of Athens, Bedford, Burlington, Leroy, Newton, Tekonsha and Fredonia
Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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