Legislator Details
Col. Arthur Edwards
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1805
City: Fort Wayne, IN
County: Allen County, IN
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/29/1885
City: Monguagon, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: MI
Type of Burial: US
Burial
Date:
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodmere Cemetery
Marital Information:
married
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Methodist Episcopal
Military Service:
Occupation: boat builder, master mariner
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Michigan in about 1815. He built steamers to facilitate the operations of Generals Sherman and Grant during the Civil War, holding the rank of Quartermaster, with the honorary rank of Brevet-Colonel.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Militia
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Trenton
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 5
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1854
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1855
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: