Legislator Details


Benjamin Walker
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/7/1814
City: Whitingham, VT
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Country: US
 
Death
Date: 6/19/1873
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Number of Children: 0


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Occupation: farmer
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Education:
common school

Biographical Sketch:
He came to Michigan in 1847 and settled in Perry. He served as justice of the peace for 24 years; supervisor for 2 years; town clerk, 3, and school inspector. He was treasurer of the Shiawassee Mutual Insurance Co. for 10 years; president of the Shiawassee Agricultural Association for 2.

Notable Facts:
Died in 1874


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges , Public Health
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Perry township
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: Shiawassee 2
District Description: City and town of Owosso, townships of Rush, Bennington, Perry, Woodhull, Sciota, Middlebury and Fairfield

Date Elected: 11/5/1872
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1873
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Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Died before the extra session of 1874. Succeeded by Lorison Taylor.

Bibliography:

Manual 1873 p.121; 1874 HJ p/53; MIBiog 2:397; 1874 HJ p.52-53