Legislator Details
Robert P. Aitkin
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/15/1819
City: Perth, NY
County: Fulton County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/3/1905
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 4/6/1905
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Glenwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Sarah(?)Johnson in 1843; children: William H., Matilda, Samuel M., Robert H, Grace K., Anna J., David Demerest and Jenna
Number of Children: 8
Background
Religion: Episcopalian
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race:
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William and ? (Chalmers) Aitken. Of Scottish descent. Moved to Genesee County, MI in 1842. Organized the Genesee County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Served over 25 years as Supervisor of Flint. A Whig until he became a Republican in 1854.
Notable Facts:
Death certificate gives birth date as 2/5/1819.
Father of David D. Aitken who was U.S. Representative from Michigan's 6th District, 1893-97 and mayor of Flint, Mich., 1905-06.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Printing , Salines, Joint Committee on Printing
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 2
District Description: First, Second and Third Wards, City of Flint, Towns of Clayton, Flint, Burton and Davison.
Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Salines
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 2
District Description: City of Flint; townships of Burton, Clayton, Davison and Flint
Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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