Legislator Details
Walter A. Buckbee
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 30
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1807
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Country: US
Death
Date: 3/7/1851
City: Ypsilanti
County: Washtenaw
Country: USA
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Marital Information:
married Amanda Weed; children: Sarah H. (Cheever), Walter H., Mary (Jansen) and Edward
Number of Children: 4
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Occupation: lawyer
Race:
Education:
educated in Vermont
Biographical Sketch:
He was admitted to the Bar by Judge Hinsdale. He came to Michigan in 1837, locating at Ypsilanti. Soon after arrival, he was admitted to practice in the Bar of Michigan.
He was a member of the Bar for 16 years.
Prosecuting Attorney for 4 years.
Notable Facts:
Born in Vermont. Israel and Hannah Buckbee, ages 84 and 80, were living with him in 1850.
Father-in-law to Rep. Henry M. Cheever [1899-1900 session]
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Accounts, Printing , Unfinished Business
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City of Residence: Ypsilanti
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1837
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1838
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: First name listed as William in 1838 Michigan Manual. Michigan Biographies and the 1923 Manual historical list record Walter.