Legislator Details
Marcus Wakeman
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/17/1795
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Death
Date: 1/15/1869
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Burial
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City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Evergreen Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Sarah Woodard or Worland; children: Susan M. (Welling), Albert, Willit, Viola (Sagendorph) and Jay
Number of Children: 0
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Military Service: Unknown
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
He moved with his parents, to Batavia, NY in 1810. As a soldier , he fought in the battles of Chippewa and Lundy's Lane during the War of 1812. He settled in Jackson County, MI in 1837. He held various local offices, including supervisor [1843 and 1844] justice of the peace in Jackson in 1850. He was living in Jackson in 1850 and in Blackman, MI in 1860.
Notable Facts:
Born in Connecticut. Exact date of birth not known.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Claims, State Prison
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City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson
District Description: Jackson County
Date Elected: 11/3/1845
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1846
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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