Legislator Details


Nathan Barlow Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 31

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1818
City: Canandaigua, NY
County: Ontario County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 1/25/1899
City: Hastings, MI
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 1/27/1899
City: Hastings, MI
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Melissa Tylor 2/2/1843 in Barry Co., MI; children: Charles, Fred Hayes, Henry H. and 2 others

Number of Children: 5


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: hotel owner, merchant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Came to Barry Co. MI from St. Louis MO in 1840, one of the early pioneers. Built a hotel and was a merchant in Hastings. Barry County Clerk, 1843-44; Barry County Treasurer, 1845-46; Supervisor, Hastings Township, 1853; mayor, Hastings, MI, 1873; director, Grand River Valley Railroad, 1872-97.

Notable Facts:
Jan. 1 is actual birth date. Son of state Rep. Nathan Barlow, sr. Came to Barry Co. MI from St. Louis MO in 1840, one of the early pioneers. Built the first frame hotel in Hastings.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, State Prison
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Hastings
County of Residence Barry
District: Barry
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/5/1849
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1850
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

PolGryd; SeekMI; MIMarr 1822-1995; USCen 1860; MIBiog 1:52; Potter p.73-81