Legislator Details
George Coleman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/7/1833
City: Minisink, NY
County: Orange County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/3/1894
City: Marion, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
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Marital Information:
married Sarah Rubbins, dau of Adam & Mary [or Sarah] (Hill) Rubbins, 4/1855; she died 1860; children: Nora (Henderson), Frank and Wilmer;
married Eliza, his first wife's sister, 1862; Sarah and Susan
Number of Children: 5
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Occupation: farmer
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Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Eri & Susannah (Lee) Coleman. Moved to Livingston Co., MI, 1843; settled in Marion twp, 1844. Farmed & raised stock. Held a few local offices, including justice of the peace [4 terms], township supervisor [4 years]. President of the Livingston County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Help to organize the First State and Savings Bank of Howell
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Insurance
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City of Residence:
County of Residence Livingston
District: Livingston
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Drainage , Insurance
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Howell
County of Residence Livingston
District: Livingston
District Description: Livingston County
Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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