Legislator Details

Image of Edward Vincent
Image Description:
Edward Vincent portrait from Chapman(Le) p.[270]

Edward Vincent
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 10/31/1825
City:
County:
Country: Canada
 
Death
Date: 4/22/1911
City: Clyde, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/25/1911
City: Clyde, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Kinney Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Agnes G. Atkins, dau. of John & Marion Gib Atkins, 3/23/1853; children: Marcia E., James I., Nellie M., John A., Edward L., Charles S., Leonard M., Grace A., Webster R., Wesley R., Blanch E., Fred A. & Bernard C. (4 died in infancy)

Number of Children: 13

Background

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Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
common school

Biographical Sketch:
Eldest child of James J. & Drusilla L. (Austin) Vincent. Of German descent. Moved to Clyde twp, MI 3/20/1836 at 10. When his father died he assumed & paid off his debts. He served as county treasurer for 4 years, and as town supervisor for over 22 terms.

Notable Facts:
Born in lower Canada. Township supervisor for 22 yrs. Committees: State Instituton for the Deaf & Dumb; Railroads; (chair)

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Michigan Institution for Deaf and Dumb, Railroads
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 2
District Description: Townships of Burchville, Clyde, Fort Gratiot and Grant, and the city of Port Huron

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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Bibliography:

Chapman (Le) p.270-72, potrait p.[270]; Manual 1883 p.408, 520; USCen 1900
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