Legislator Details
George Danforth
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/1/1808
City: Williamston, MA
County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/13/1864
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Foster; children: George M., Mary, Elisabeth and Daniel
Number of Children: 4
Background
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Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
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Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Ann Arbor about 1835. He was elected circuit court commissioner in 1856; served as postmaster
Notable Facts:
Exact date of birth not known; born
about 1810 in Massachusetts.
Died about 1856 per Chapman (W).
On Find-a-Grave.com and Lambert the death date is 2/13/1864, at age 55.
Graduate of Williams College
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Judiciary , State Prison
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ann Arbor
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: 2
District Description: Comprising the counties of Jackson, Washtenaw and Livingston.
Date Elected: 11/5/1850
Date Sworn In: 2/5/1851
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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