Legislator Details
James C. Wood
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 61
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Birth
Date: 10/31/1813
City: Decatur, NY
County: Otsego County, NY
Country: US
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married Mary E. Beers of Ithaca, NY 11/15/1837; Mary died 3/9/1860; children: Charles B., Mary E. & Frank N. Married Maria L. Lawrence, daughter of M.H. Lawrence of Yates Co., NY, 6/18/1862; children:Lawrence J. & Maggie B.
Number of Children: 5
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Occupation: editor, publisher, lawyer, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Hilman Ashley and Elizabeth (Waters) Wood; of English & Scottish ancestry. Ed. & pub. of the Observer in Waterloo, NY. Studied law. Moved to Michigan in 1843, settling in Jackson, 1844. Elected county treasurer, 1847 & 1849.
Notable Facts:
1st mayor of Jackson, MI. Nominated and elected to the state House against his wishes on 2 occasions.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: State Public School, Judiciary
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City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description: The city of Jackson
Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: State Affairs , Mines and Minerals
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City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description: Townships of Concord, Hanover, Liberty, Parma, Pulaski, Sandstone, Spring Arbor, Springport, Summit and Tompkins
Date Elected: 11/3/1874
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1875
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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