Legislator Details
Joshua Wixson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/9/1827
City:
County:
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 3/3/1910
City: Worth, MI
County: Sanilac County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/7/1910
City: Worth, MI
County: Sanilac County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lakeview Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Nancy around 1853; children: Mary, Joshua, Philip, Waldo E., and Addie and 3 others who died as children
Number of Children: 8
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
self educated
Biographical Sketch:
Of American parentage. Son of Amos and Elizabeth(Long) Wixson. Moved to Sanilac Co., MI, 1841. He taught school for 2 terms. He held office in Worth twp for over 28 yrs, serving as township clerk, justice of the peace, school inspector and supervisor.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Immigration, Reform School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lexington
County of Residence Sanilac
District: Sanilac 1
District Description: Townships of Buel, Elk, Elmer, Flynn, Fremont, Lexington, Maple Valley, Marlette, Speaker, Washington, Watertown and Worth
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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