Legislator Details
Oliver Perry Davison
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/31/1810
City: Parma, NY
County: Monroe County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/6/1879
City: Milford, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Mary Clark 2/23/1837 in Lapeer, MI; children: Sarah, Olivia F., Ada, George M., Frank, Frederick, Clark and others
Number of Children: 7
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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Norman and Huldah (Brown) Davison. He moved to Davisonville, MI with his father's family in 1831. He moved to Highland where he owned a 'water power'. Served as postmaster and justice of the peace.
Notable Facts:
First postmaster of Highland Corners.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Organization of Towns and Counties, Printing
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City of Residence: Highland
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland
District Description: Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/2/1846
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1847
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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