Legislator Details
Hugh Chisholm
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/29/1855
City: Ross Shire, Scotland
County:
Country: Scotland
Death
Date:
City: Berkley, CA
County: Alemeda County, CA
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: El Cerrito, CA
County: Contra Costa County, CA
Country: US
Cemetery: Sunset View Cemetery
Marital Information:
married May [Mary] McLennan around 1884; children: Ellen Anna, John Alex and William Hugh; married Lucy M. Gidley, 10/27/1925, in Marin, CA
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: merchant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He emigrated in 1860. He came with his parents, Alexander and Annie (MaCLennoan) Chisholm, to Ingham County, MI, at age 3, and went to Gratiot County 4 years later.
Notable Facts:
He was nominated for Representative by the Patrons of Industry and endorsed by the Democrats and Prohibitionists.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Patrons of Industry
Committees Served On: Reform School for Girls, Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Breckenridge
County of Residence Gratiot
District: Gratiot
District Description: Gratiot County
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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