Legislator Details


General Isaac DeGraaf Toll
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 27

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/1/1818
City: Glenville, NY
County: Schenectady County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/27/1908
City: Petoskey, MI
County: Emmet County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/30/1908
City: Petoskey, MI
County: Emmet County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemeteery

Marital Information:
married Julia Victoria Moran, dau. of Judge Charles & Julia (DeQuindre) Moran 1/9/1849, in Detroit, MI; children: Charles Phillip, Julia Josephine (Croul), Anna J. (died in infancy). His wife died 4/14/1865

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: businessman, merchant
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended Ovid Academy & Union College.

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Phillip Ryly and Nancy (DeGraaf) Toll. He left college to help his family, arriving in Centreville, MI, 1834; moved to Fawn River, MI, 1838. Engaged mercantile & manufacturing activities. Achieved the rank of Major General in the state militia before entering the regular army as a captain during the war with Mexico with Co. E, 15th US Infantry, 3/1847. Appointed examiner of patents for 7 yrs. Member of the Interior Guard & the National Rifles. Moved to Petoskey, 1880; elected pres. of the village 1881/82. Cultivated plum trees.

Notable Facts:
Youngest member of the House when elected in 1846. Committees: Public Improvement; Militia (chair)

Sessions Served:

Twelfth Legislature, 1847
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Militia, Manufactures
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Fawn River
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: 4
District Description: Counties of Cass, Berrien, Saint Joseph and Van Buren

Date Elected: 11/2/1846
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1847
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Eleventh Legislature, 1846
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Internal Improvement, Militia
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Fawn River
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: Saint Joseph
District Description: Saint Joseph County

Date Elected: 11/3/1845
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1846
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 12th session.

Bibliography:

Bowen p.499-504, extensive genealogical info.; MICoMarRec 1822-1940; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com; Petoskey Evening News, 3/27/1908 p.1, includes photo, and 3/30/1908 p.1
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