Legislator Details
Peter E. Park
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 31
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/15/1859
City: Milford, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
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married Josephine Dumont, dau. of James Dumont, 12/4/1888, in Springwells, MI
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Occupation: teacher, toll gate attendant, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
New Hudson union schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Leonard and Elizabeth (Phillips) Park. He taught school 5 years in Wayne and Oakland counties . Tended toll gate for the Detroit and Saline plank road nights for 2 years and studied law during the day. In 1884. he went into the real estate and collection business and studied law during his spare time. Admitted to the bar in 1886.
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banks and Corporations , Claims and Public Accounts , Constitutional Amendments , Labor Interests, Fisheries , Public Health
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 3
District Description: Townships of Canton, Dearborn, Nankin and Springwells
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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