Legislator Details


Dr. Henry Jones Alvord
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/8/1811
City: Greenfield, MA
County: Franklin County, MA
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 7/7/1877
City: Washington, DC
County: US
Country:
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married; children: Henry J.

Number of Children: 1


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: phycisian
Race:

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Elijah Alvord and Lucretia (Clarke) Alvord. In 1861, he was secretary of the Michgian Soldiers' Relief Association in Washington, DC.

Notable Facts:
Delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention, 1850. Senator from Twenty-ninth District, 1855-56


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Printing , State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Lapeer
County of Residence Lapeer
District: 29
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1854
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1855
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

PolGryd; USCen 1850; DCDeaths&Bur 1840-1964; MABirths&Christ. 1639-1915; DFP 7/10/1877 p.1; MIBiog 1:20