Legislator Details


Victory Phelps Collier
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/25/1820
City: Victor, NY
County: Ontario County, NY
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Mimerva Pew, 10/1849; children: 5; Minerva died in 1861. Married again 3/18/1866; children: 1

Number of Children: 6


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Occupation: woodsman, teacher, businessman, merchant
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Stephen & Abigail Emeline (Phelps) Collier. Attended the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, Lima, NY. Moved to Michigan 9/28/1835 settling 1st near Battle Creek & later Barry Co.. Briefly sheriff of Barry Co. Moved back to Battle Creek, 1847. Had a hardware business for 15 yrs. Mayor of Battle Creek, 1875. Regent of the State U. at Ann Arbor, 1877Pres. of the 1st National Bank of Battle Creek.

Notable Facts:
Michigan state treasurer, 1871-74; inspector of the State Prison. Committees: Finance (chair)


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Finance , Public Lands, Insurance
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City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 11
District Description: County of Calhoun.

Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Finance , Enrolled Bills
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City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 13
District Description: Calhoun County

Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

RepDist 3:21-22; MIBiog. 1:184-85; Manual 1865 p.162; Manual 1867 p.155;