Legislator Details
Andrew V. Austin
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/4/1844
City: Milford, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/23/1906
City: Milford, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
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Marital Information:
married Lizzie Bartlett; 3 children. married Hattie M. Foote 12/19/1888
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: grocer, merchant
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Biographical Sketch:
Parents were pioneers of Oakland Co. in 1836. Andrew enlisted in Co. E, 185 NY Volunteers; wounded in the head at Five Forks, 4/1/1865; reported dead. Returned to Milford in 1868where he operated his grocery business for 35 yrs.
Notable Facts:
Member of GAR post 181
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , School for the Blind , Soldiers' Home , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Milford
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Soldiers' Home
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges , Soldiers' Home , Agriculture
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Milford
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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