Legislator Details
Oscar Emmet Aleshire
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 27
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/29/1861
City: Pilot Grove Township, IL
County: Hancock County, IL
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/8/1958
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City: Helena, MY
County: Lewis and Clark County, MT
Country: US
Cemetery: Forestvale Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Margaret Stepp, dau of Frank and Mary Catherine (Pfeil) Stepp, in Hancock,, IL, 8/31/1887; married Mabel Iona Stackhouse, 7/29/1903; children: Edward Maurice, Donald and a daughter
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: teacher, editor, newspaper proprietor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Carthage College, IL, 1882
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William J. and Sarah (Ewing) Aleshire. He was brought up on a farm. He taught school until the spring of 1888, when he engaged in the newspaper business. He was superintendent of the Buchanan schools 4 years.
President of Modern Woodsmen, 1938-44. Lived in Chicago for nearly 50 years before moving to Montana.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, Liquor Traffic , University
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City of Residence: Buchanan
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 2
District Description: Townships of Bertrand, Buchanan, Chickaming, Galien, Lake, New Buffalo, Niles, Three Oaks and Weesaw; City of Niles
Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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