Legislator Details
Joseph Divine Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 64
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/1/1820
City:
County: Cayuga County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/23/1914
City: Cambria
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/25/1914
City: Cambria, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Cambria #1 Cemetry
Marital Information:
married ?Dorothy?; children: ?Arthur?
married Caroline Elizabeth Barnes about 1896;
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: United Bretheren
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Joseph F. and Ester (Wilmott) Divine. Born in New York, Joseph Divine Jr. and his brother, Asa L. Divine, came from Springfield, Lucas Co, Ohio to Hillsdale County, MI in 1842. He held the office of Justice of the Peace
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Michigan Institution for Deaf and Dumb, Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale 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: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: