Legislator Details
Christopher Murphy
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 56
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/26/1842
City: Cumberland, UK
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Country: England
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Burial
Date: 1/1/1753
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Married Eliza Nelin
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of a school teacher. Emigrated with his father to London twp, Ontario at age 12. Moved to Greenleaf twp, Sanilac Co., MI, 1866. Elected twp supervisor, 1875, serving for 9 years; 1884 & 1886, elected county treasurer. Moved to the Sanilac Center area and bought a farm, 1892. Held local offices in Watertown twp. Sold his farm to his son when he retired to Sanilac Center.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: College of Mines , Federal Relations , General Taxation
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City of Residence: Sanilac Center
County of Residence Sanilac
District: Sanilac 1
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Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylum for Dangerous and Criminal Insane , Drainage , Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Sanilac Center
County of Residence Sanilac
District: Sanilac 1
District Description: Sanilac County
Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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