Legislator Details


Oliver D. Colvin
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/29/1814
City:
County: Kingsbury County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/5/1858
City: Kinderhook, MI
County: Branch County, MI
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Burial
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Marital Information:
married Miranda Mead; children: Lydia E. (Webster), Hiram, Mary C. (Hill), Emily (Paul), Ella, Sarah (Paul) and 2 that died in infancy

Number of Children: 8


Background

Religion: Methodist
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Occupation: farmer
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Education:

Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Kinderhook in 1836. He served as supervisor of Kinderhook, MI 1842-47; 6 years as justice of the peace and as county commissioner. He lived for a short time in Coldwater, MI.

Notable Facts:
First supervisor of Kinderhook. Died about 1858.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Internal Improvement
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Kinderhook
County of Residence Branch
District: Branch
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/5/1849
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1850
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:187; COLLIN p.509-10