Legislator Details
Peter Gilbert
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/1/1844
City: near Simcoe, ON
County: Norfolk County, ON
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 11/11/1920
City: Clayton Township, MI
County: Arenac County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 11/13/1920
City: Sterling, MI
County: Arenac County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Sterling Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Henrietta Jane Freeman 8/5/1868; children: 4, Laura Isabell (Trabbic), Anna and 2 others
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from London Commercial College, ON.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John Wyckoff and Christina (Smith) Gilbert. Located in Arenac County in 1883 to 360-acre farm called Inglewood. Served as justice of the peace in Clayton, MI.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Claims and Public Accounts , Executive Business , Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Roads and Bridges , School for the Blind , State Public School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Sterling
County of Residence Arenac
District: 24
District Description: Counties of Arenac, Bay and Midland
Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education and Public Schools , Finance and Appropriations , Executive Business , Public Lands, Rules and Joint Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Sterling
County of Residence Arenac
District: 25
District Description: Counties of Arenac and Bay
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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