Legislator Details


Hyacinthe F. Riopelle
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/8/1836
City: Ecorse twp, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date:
City: 7/31/1898
County: Ecorse Township, MI
Country: Wayne County, MI
Type of Burial: US
Burial
Date: 8/3/1898
City:
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Ecorse Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Annie Jane Roulo, dau. of Charles & Mary (Rodobaugh) Roulo, 1/24/1860; children: Charles H., James F., Alexander J., Mary A. & Victoria.

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, bookkeeper, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
common school; Cochran's Business and Commercial Law Institute of Detroit, 1854-55

Biographical Sketch:
Eldest son of Hyacinthe F. & Mary A. (Vernette) Riopelle. He taught primary school in Wayne County. After a short career as a bookkeeper, health concerns forced a pursuit of farming. Held several local offices, including justice of the peace (24 yars) in Ecorse township and supervisor (21 years.) Member of the Masons

Notable Facts:
Committees: Eastern Asylum fo the Insane; Reform School His grandfather was one of the first inhabitants of Detroit. DFP article says he was born in Springwells, MI. Sometimes referred to as the 'founder of Ecorse'

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Reform School
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Ecorse
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: Townships of Dearborn, Ecorse, Springwells, and the city of Wyandotte

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
Notes:

Bibliography:

Chapman (Le) p.331-32; Manual 1883 p.408, 516-17; DFP 8/1/1898 p.5; DFP 8/4/1898 p.5; DFP 8/6/1898 p.5
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