Legislator Details
James Dockeray
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
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Birth
Date: 5/1/1815
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County: Westmoreland County
Country: England
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: surveyor, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
James Dockeray came to the US in 1838 and settled in Albion, NY. He worked as a day laborer while studying and practicing surveying. He settled on a farm in Cannon, MI in 1846. In Cannon, he served as Supervisor for the next 16 years. In 1874, Dockeray moved to Rockford, MI where he owned the Exchange Bank. He served one term as County Surveyor. He was a Democrat until 1856 and then became a Republican.
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Manufactures
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City of Residence: Laphamville
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 4
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Date Elected: 11/4/1862
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1863
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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