Legislator Details
Dr. Harmon Chamberlain
AKA:Chamberlin
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1800
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Death
Date: 12/10/1865
City: Saint Clair, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
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Burial
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City: Saint Clair, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Hillside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Sarah C.; children Ann E., Sarah P., Edwin M. and Isaac C.
Number of Children: 4
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Occupation: physician, surgeon; lumberman
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
He established himself as doctor in Algonac in 1819, soon after finishing medical school. In 1845, he built a sawmill at the mouth of the Pine River in St. Clair which was sold in 1852. He served as county clerk, 1827; sheriff of the county, 1835; supervisor of the township for 15 years at intervals between 1842 and 1863; he was the first mayor of St. Clair.
Notable Facts:
He was the only doctor in the St. Clair county area prior to 1821.
Exact date of birth not known; born in Vermont.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Claims
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City of Residence: Saint Clair
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1849
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1850
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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