Legislator Details

Image of Dr. Hiram H. Bardwell
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 5/7/2024

Dr. Hiram H. Bardwell
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/2/1839
City: Burton Township, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 4/24/1915
City: Chicago, IL
County: Cook County, IL
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Mount Morris, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Morris Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Jemima E. Allen, 4/2/1859, in Flint, MI; children: 2, Mable E. (Buckham), Leonii H. (Rummer)

Number of Children: 2

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer, physician
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended the medical dept. of the State University, 1863-65; graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, 1869

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Joel and Harriet (Stottenburg) Bardwell. He grew up on a farm. He enlisted in Co. K, 23rd Regiment of the Michigan Volunteer Infantry. In addition to practicing medicine, he farmed near Mount Morris, MI. he served as township superintendent of schools, justice of the peace, village president, councilman and township/village health officer. He moved to Flint in the early 1880s and resided there until his death in 1915,

Notable Facts:
Cause of death: killed, gunshot.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Fourth Legislature, 1887-1888
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Health , State School for the Blind
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Mount Morris
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 2
District Description: City of Flint, and township of Burton, Flint, Forest, Genesee, Mt. Morris, Richfield, and Thetford in Genesee County.

Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Thirty-Third Legislature, 1885-1886
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Insurance , Michigan Institution for Deaf and Dumb, Public Health
Postions Held:

City of Residence:
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1885 p.157, 562; USCen 1880,; 1900; CookCoILDeathsInd 1878-1922; PolGryd; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait; DirDeceasedAmPhys, 1804-1929, JAMA 64:1599; MIBiog 1:51; MICoMarRec 1822-1940
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