Legislator Details
Henry M. Teft
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 54
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/23/1842
City: Spring Arbor Township, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools supplemented by a course at a seminary
Biographical Sketch:
He grew up on a farm. In 1861, he enlisted in the 1st Michigan Infantry, serving for 3 years. He returned home in 1865 to farm. He served as justice of the peace.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Fusion
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Elections , Soldiers' Home
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City of Residence: Spring Arbor
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description: Townships of Columbia, Concord, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvell, Parma, Pulaski, Rives, Sandstone, Spring Arbor, Springport, Summit, Tompkins and Waterloo
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: A Fusionist, backed by the Democratic and Greenback parties.