Legislator Details


Joseph G. Ames
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1808
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Country: US
 
Death
Date: 8/12/1855
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Type of Burial:
Burial
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City: Bertrand Township, MI
County: Berrien COunty, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Zion Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Rebecca; children Alice

Number of Children: 1


Background

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Occupation: farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
Supervisor of Bertrand, MI in 1842.

Notable Facts:
Born in New Hampshire. Day and month of birth not known. 1st supervisor of Weesaw, MI, 1839. In 1837 platted New Troy with 3 others. 1st postmaster of Three Oaks in 1854.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Claims, Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Bertrand
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1843
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1844
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:22; USCen 1850