Legislator Details
Charles D. Little
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/9/1822
City: Livingston, NY
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Country: US
Death
Date: 1/27/1903
City: Saginaw, MI
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Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
Married to Pamela Webster; children: Charles H., Julia, Pamela, Hellen and William K.
Number of Children: 5
Background
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Occupation: farmer, lawyer
Race:
Education:
classical education
Biographical Sketch:
Born in New York, the son of Chas. Little and Wealthy Pearson, he came to Michigan in 1837, but in 1839 went to Canandaigua, NY, and studied law. In 1842 he became a law partner of E. H. Thomson, at Flint, and was Judge of Probate for Genesee County. He removed to Saginaw in 1850, practiced law until 1861, then went into the army. He was chairman of the Saginaw Board of Supervisors six years, and held other local offices.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Rules and Joint Rules , Geological Survey , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description: Townships of Carrollton, Kochville, Saginaw (city and town). Tittabawassee and Zilvvaukie
Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Federal Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description: City of Saginaw; twps of Carrollton, Kochville, Saginaw, Titabawasee and Zilwaukee
Date Elected: 11/3/1874
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1875
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Military Affairs , Local Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw City
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description: Saginaw City; townships of Saginaw, Tittabawassee, Thomastown, Swan Creek, Saint Charles, Fremont, Chesaning, Brant, Brady, Maple Grove, Spaulding, Zilwaukee, Kochville, Richland, Carrollton and Chapin
Date Elected: 11/4/1870
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1871
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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