Legislator Details
Ephraim B. Danforth
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/11/1806
City: Williamston, MA
County: Berkshire County, MA
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/17/1853
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
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Marital Information:
married Elizabeth P.,
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: agent; postmaster; associate county judge; miller
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Biographical Sketch:
Settled in Mason, MI in 1837; member of the Michigan State Senate 7th District, 1847-1848; moved to Lansing in 1850
Notable Facts:
Named the village of Mason, MI after Gov. Mason; helped in locating the capital at Lansing
George Coe contested his Sen. seat in 1846, so Danforth was not given the oath, although his name appears on the roster in the Manual. On January 15, 1846 it was resolved that Coe take the seat.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Division of Towns and Counties, State Affairs , Printing
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Mason
County of Residence Ingham
District: 7
District Description: Counties of Barry, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent and Ottawa
Date Elected: 11/1/1847
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1848
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Public Lands, State Affairs , Division of Towns and Counties, Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Mason
County of Residence Ingham
District: 7
District Description: Counties of Barry, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent and Ottawa
Date Elected: 11/2/1846
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1847
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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