Legislator Details


William Axford
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/28/1813
City: Windom, Ontario
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Country: Canada
 
Death
Date: 9/16/1886
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Burial
Date: 1/1/1886
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Marital Information:

Number of Children: 0


Background

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Occupation: teacher, merchant
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Biographical Sketch:
Came to Michigan with his parents in 1822, settling in Macomb Co., 3 miles east of Rochester. Taught when young; merchant in Avon. Moved to Clarkston in 1842, where he worked for25 yrs.

Notable Facts:
Delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention, 1850.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Public Lands , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Clarkston
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/5/1849
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1850
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

PolGryd; MIBiog 1:34