Legislator Details
Caleb M. Chapel
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/11/1797
City: Salem, CT
County: New London County, CT
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/9/1873
City: Sandstone, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
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Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Sandstone township, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Chapel Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary H. Comstock, dau. of Joshua and Mary (Holmes) Comstock of Salem, CT, 10/18/1817; children: Sarah Eliza, Orrel Jackson, McDonough, Mary Belinda, Samuel F. and Oliver
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion: non-denomiational
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
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Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He was a native of Salem, CT. Son of Charlott (or Shurlott or Sherlott) and Sally (Miner) Chapel. The family moved to Genesee County, NY in 1829 and in 1832 to Michigan Territory in Sandstone township. He served as Spring Arbor township supervisor, 1835 and Sandstone township for several terms. His post office was Gidley's Station in 1853.
Notable Facts:
Chapman gives death date as 6/9/1873 MIDeaths says 6/14/1873
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Judiciary
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Gidley's St'n
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 3
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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