Legislator Details
John Underwood Harkness
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/12/1840
City: Raisin twp, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/19/1911
City: Hudson, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/22/1911
City: Hudson, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Maple Grove Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Charity Crane Comstock, daughter of John T. & Rowena (Crane) Comstock, 11/27/1862; children: Llewellyn, Lina & Beulah.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, carriage maker, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school; 2-3 terms at Fiend's Seminary near Adrian, MI
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Gideon & Elizabeth (Underwood) Harkness. They moved to Rollin township in 1848. he learned the carriagemaker's trade and worked at it for several years before turning to farming. Held various local offices, including supervisor. He did institutional work in the later part of his life.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Religious and Benevolent Societies , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Rollin
County of Residence Lenawee
District: Lenawee 3
District Description: Townships of Cambridge, Dover, Hudson, Medina, Rollin,
Rome, Seneca and Woodstock
Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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