Legislator Details
Michael Chambers
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/12/1850
City: Saint Ignace, MI
County: Mackinac County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/16/1918
City: Saint Ignace, MI
County: Mackinac County, MI
Country:
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/18/1918
City: Saint Ignace, MI
County: Mackinac County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Saint Ignatius Catholic Cemetery
Marital Information:
never married
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: merchant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
local schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Margaret (O'Malley) Chambers, both from County Mayo, Ireland. In 1870, he became associated with merchandising in St. Ignace. The firm of Chambers Brothers began its career about the close of the Civil war. He and his brothers extended their operations by buying, packing and selling fish. He served as mayor of St. Ignace for 2 terms. in 1902, he was appointed Mr. Chambers a member of the board of control for the Michigan School of Mines at Houghton.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Fisheries, Harbors, Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saint Ignace
County of Residence Mackinac
District: Chippewa
District Description: Counties of Alger, Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac and Schoolcraft
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: Single
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