Legislator Details
Joseph Coulter
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1821
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Country: US
Death
Date: 1/1/1891
City: Blissfield, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Nancy A.; children: William J., Josephine
Number of Children: 2
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Occupation: mining superintendent
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
he was in the Lake Superior region around 1845, living in Eagle River until 1847. He moved to Ontonagon as and agent of the Douglas-Houghton (later the Henwood) Mine. he also was agent for the Algonquin, Coulter, Douglas-Houghton, Flint, Steel and Bohemian. He was a member of the Board of Supervisors for several years.
Notable Facts:
One of the first officers of the Ontonagon Mining Distric Association in 1860.
Born in Pennsylvania; exact date of birth unknown.
Andreas says he died 12/8/1866
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Mines and Minerals
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City of Residence: Ontonagon
County of Residence Ontonagon
District: 32
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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