Legislator Details
Horace E. Bunce
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/18/1820
City: Windsor, VT
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Country: US
Death
Date: 2/22/1899
City: Marysville, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lumberman
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Education:
attended Black River Institute
Biographical Sketch:
Moved to Desmond [now Port Huron], MI in 1825 with his father's family. In 1830, they moved to a farm in Brownsville, NY until 1839. He taught for a time after finishing school. He returned to Michgian in 1844 and worked in Clyde until 1849 when he and his brother bought a firm that included a saw mill, grist mill and pine lands. He moved to a farm in Port Huron township in 1863. He was a Whig before becoming a Republican. He held many town offices. Died at 101, according to Crossman. The above dates do not support this.
Notable Facts:
Born in Vermont.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Affairs , Asylum for Insane
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City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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