Legislator Details
Wesley P. Andrus
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/19/1834
City: Potter, NY
County: Yates County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/1/1898
City: Cedar Springs, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: farmer, teacher, businessman
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Biographical Sketch:
He was a hardware merchant.
Notable Facts:
In 1861 joined the 42nd IL volunteer Infantry; promoted from 1st Lt. to Capt. at Stony River. Severely wounded at Missionary Ridge & discharged on disability May 1864.
Exact date of death not known.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations and Finance, Saline Interests , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Cedar Springs
County of Residence Kent
District: 25
District Description: Kent County
Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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