Legislator Details


Westbrook Divine
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/4/1822
City: Rochester, NY
County: Ulster County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/13/1888
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0


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Occupation: farmer, insurance
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Biographical Sketch:
He settled on a farm in Montcalm County, MI in 1843. He remained on his farm in Montcalm County until 1883, when he sold it and moved to Belding, MI. He served Register of Deeds for 4 years, Justice of the Peace, Town Clerk, Supervisor of Eureka Township for 28 years, Assessor of Internal Revenue for 6 years, and president of a fire insurance company for 14 years. He was also a member of the State Pioneer Society.

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Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Claims, Division of Towns and Counties, Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 24
District Description: Genesee County

Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Manual 1865 p.162 gives home P.O. as Greenville.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Claims, Expiring Laws, Printing
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Greenville
County of Residence Montcalm
District: 28
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1862
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1863
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:244; Manual 1865 p.162