Legislator Details
Joseph Rogers McLaughlin
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41
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Birth
Date: 6/5/1851
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lawyer, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White
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Attended Birmingham H.S. Graduated from University of Michigan, 1877. Graduated from U of M Law School, 1879.
Biographical Sketch:
Organized Edison Electric Light Company of Detroit, 1882. Secretary and manager of Edison of Detroit, 1882-84. President pro tempore of the Michigan Senate in 1895 when Lieutenant Governor Alfred Milnes was chosen in a special election to replace Julius C. Burrows in the U.S. House. McLaughlin, at the resignation of Milnes, performed duties as the 29th Lieutenant Governor under Governor John T. Rich from June 1, 1895 to January 1, 1897.
Notable Facts:
Acting Lt. Gov. 1895.
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylums for Insane at Pontiac and Newberry, Religious and Benevolent Societies , Taxation , University
Postions Held: President Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 3
District Description: Wards 4, 6, 8 and 10 of the city of Detroit
Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Assumed the duties of President of the Senate when Lt. Governor Milnes resign 5/31/ 1895
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banks and Corporations , Cities and Villages , Federal Relations , Liquor Traffic , School for the Blind , Taxation , University
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 3
District Description: Wards 4, 6, 8 and 10 of Detroit
Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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