Legislator Details
Alvah D. Eldred
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/29/1832
City: Candice, NY
County: Ontario County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/30/1903
City: Tekonsha, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 2/2/1903
City: Tekonsha, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Helen M. Bartlett, 1/9/1885; no children
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: carpenter, joiner, businessman, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Robert and Amelia (Peabody) Eldred. He came to Michigan in 1852. Moved to Tekonsha, MI in November 1885. While working as a carpenter and builder, he became a partner in an agricultural implement business. He served as a justice of the peace [2 years], highway commissioner [13 years] and president of the village of Tekonsha [twice].
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Reform School, Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Tekonsha
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 2
District Description: Townships of Athens, Battle Creek, Bedford, Burlington, Emmet, Le Roy, Newton, Pennfield and Tekonsha; city of Battle Creek in Calhoun 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:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fisheries, Military Affairs , Normal Schools
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 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
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