Legislator Details
Charles P. Reed
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/26/1844
City: Onondaga, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/31/1883
City: Ravenna, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Marne, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Marne Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Ann Alford, 5/6/18872 in Grand Rapids, MI; children: Elsie
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lumberman, produce dealer, miller
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Lived in Ingham Co. until 1861 when he enlisted in the 2nd Michigan Cavalry, Co B; re-enlisted in 1864. Moved from Lyons, MI to Berlin, MI in 1866; moved from Berlin to Ravenna, MI, 1873. Engaged in milling & lumbering. He served as town clerk and supervisor.
Notable Facts:
Died of consumption.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements, Northern Asylum for Insane , Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ravenna
County of Residence Muskegon
District: Muskegon 2
District Description: Townships of Blue Lake, Casnovia, Cedar Creek, Dalton,
Eggleston, Fruitland, Fruitport, Holton, Laketon, Montague, Moorland, Muskegon, Norton, Ravenna, Whitehall and While River
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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