Legislator Details


William S. Carr
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Number of sessions served 1
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 31

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1808
City: New Lebanon, NY
County: Columbia County, NY
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Mary Ann Rowley of Lebanon, NY in 1830. She died in 1852; children: 7, Mary Ann, Lucy Ann, Louisa, Edward S., Ellen Y., Cornelius and 1 other; married Mary Conklin, dau. of Dr. Ebenezer H. and Lucy Conklin, 1853; children: 3, Fanny Jane, Elijah and C.G.(or E.G.)

Number of Children: 10

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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Spencer Carr. Moved to Michigan in 1833 and settled in Manchester. He briefly had a small store before starting a farm in 1834. He farmed until 1867, when he moved to the village of Manchester where he dealt in real estate. He served as justice of the peace, supervisor and councilman.

Notable Facts:
Month and year of birth not known. In 1850 was a delegate to the State Constitutional Convention.

Sessions Served:

Fifth Legislature, 1840
Chamber: House
Party: Whig
Committees Served On: Banks and Incorporations, Enrollment, Roads and Bridges
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City of Residence: Manchester
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw
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Date Elected: 11/4/1839
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1840
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:151; CHAPMAN (W) p.1335; USCen 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880
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