Legislator Details
Levi Walker
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 59
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/20/1813
City: Granville, NY
County: Washington County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/26/1873
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race:
Education:
graduated from Washington Academy; studied law
Biographical Sketch:
He studied law with Judge William J. Bacon of the NY Court of Appeals. Admitted to the bar of New York in Utica, 1835. He moved to Michigan in 1847 and settled in Flint. He held several local offices, including several years on the city's common council; the school board and as justice of the peace.
Notable Facts:
married Louisa; children: Helena and George
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Affairs , State Affairs , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 2
District Description: Wards 1, 2. 3 and 4 of the city of Flint; townships of Clayton, Flint, Benton, and Davison
Date Elected: 11/5/1872
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1873
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Died sometime in April 1873, succeeded by Leroy Parker.
Chair of the Committee on State Affairs