Legislator Details
William Sessions
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
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Birth
Date: 5/2/1821
City: Marcellus, NY
County: Onondaga County, NY
Country: US
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Married Julia A. Jennings, dau. of John & Elizabeth Jennings of Ronald twp, 3/26/1854; children: Clarence W., John & 2 others
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion: Presbyterian (previously Ch. of United Bretheren)
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Occupation: teacher, farmer, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Of English descent. Son of Nathaniel & Chloe (Thompson) Sessions. Moved to Michigan in 1837. Had an extensive farm near North Plains, MI. Held many local offices. Moved to Ionia, MI, 1871. Part owner of Hynes & Sessions lumber firm in Sheridan.
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Committees: Public Lands (chair)
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Lands , Engrossment and Enrollment
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City of Residence: Ionia
County of Residence Ionia
District: Ionia 1
District Description: Townships of Ionia, Ronald, North Plains, Lyons, Portland and Danby
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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