Legislator Details
Gaylord Merchant Baldwin
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/15/1836
City: Bainbridge, OH
County: Geauga County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/31/1923
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 2/3/1923
City: Hopkins, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Maplewood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary E. Ingerson, 11/4/1858 in Allegan Co., MI; children: Martha, Lottie A., Blanche A.
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Background
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Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of James H. and Janne (Bussell) Baldwin. Held the offices of supervisor, 6 years; elected 4 times to be director of the Kent, Allegan & Ottawa Fire Insurance Co.
Notable Facts:
Son of Rep. James M. Baldwin, rep. for Allegan Co., 1858.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Michigan Asylum for Insane Criminals, Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hopkins
County of Residence Allegan
District: Allegan 2
District Description: Townships of Dorr, Fillmore, Heath, Hopkins, Laketown, Leighton, Manilas, Monterey, Overisal, Salem, Saugatuck and Wayland
Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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