Legislator Details
Samuel P. Canfield
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 0
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1797
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County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/29/1856
City: New Baltimore, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Chesterfield Township, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Hart Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Sarah Waltrous 10/11/1821, in Saybrook; children: 5, Aidelia Ann (Heron), Lucius H., Louisa, Jane E (Davis) and Harriet C. (Hart)
Number of Children: 5
Background
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Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He served as Macomb Township town clerk and justice of the peace, 1841; Chesterfield township supervisor/county commissioner 1843-44, 1850-51, 1853-54; second county judge, 1850.
Notable Facts:
Born about 1797 in Connecticutt; died in 1856
Probably father of Rep. Lucius H. Canfield.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Manufactures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: New Haven
County of Residence Macomb
District: Macomb 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1852
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1853
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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