Legislator Details
Dr. Ira C. Backus
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/18/1805
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Country: US
Death
Date: 9/5/1866
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Julia or Juliett C.; children: Emma, Helen and Mary B.(Anthony)
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Episcopalian
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Occupation: physician
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Biographical Sketch:
Came from New York's Mohawk Valley. Settled in Jackson in 1837 and became a partner to Dr. Gorham. He was inspector of the state's prison in 1839-41. He was one of the incorporators of the Grand River Valley Railroad in 1846.
Notable Facts:
Born in New York. Birth date calculated from age given in death notice in DFP(61 yr, 6 mo., 15 days).
He died in 1865 per the Burr's Medical History of Michigan; 1866 per Det. Free Press.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylums for Deaf, Dumb and Blind, State Library , Federal Relations
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City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 12
District Description: Jackson County
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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