Legislator Details
Lemuel Colbath
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/27/1788
City: Bristol, ME
County: Lincoln County, ME
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/22/1837
City: Erie, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City:
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Brigham Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Sally Lewis,, 9/21/1816, in NY state; children: Lemuel Ulysses, James Alexander, Susan P. (Nichols), Harriet N. (Mortimer), Edward D., Mary Ann (Rawson), Lydia (Winslow), Hiram Charles and 2 others (2 children died as young children and their names were used again [Alexander and Harriet]
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He lived in Maine until he was 21 when he moved to Sodus, NY to farm. In 1832, he moved to Erie, MI and purchased a farm where he lived until his death 5 years later.
Notable Facts:
Born in Maine.
Delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1835.
Died in office.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges , Expenditures, Agriculture and Manufactures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Erie
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1836
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1837
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Sworn in a day late. See 1837 House Journal.
Died 7/22/1837.