Legislator Details
John Bowne
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/14/1796
City: Cold Springs NY
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Country: US
Death
Date: 5/17/1861
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Marital Information:
Married Sarah P. Owen in Courtland Co. NY. had a son Named Andrew
Number of Children: 1
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Biographical Sketch:
Emigrated to Prairievill, MI from Homer, Cortland Co., NY in 1836> He spent the summer on Asahel Tillotson's farm. He purchased land in Barry twp in 1837 (later traded farms with Mr. Tillotson)
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Privileges and Elections, State Library , Militia
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City of Residence: Fulton
County of Residence Barry
District: 7
District Description: Comprising the counties of Ingham, Eaton, Barry, Clinton, Ionia, Kent, Ottawa and counties theroto attached.
Date Elected: 11/5/1850
Date Sworn In: 2/5/1851
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Militia, Towns and Counties, Privileges and Elections
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City of Residence: Hickory Corners
County of Residence Barry
District: 7
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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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Militia
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City of Residence: Barry
County of Residence Barry
District: Barry
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Date Elected: 11/6/1848
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1849
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Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 15th session.