Legislator Details
Leander Chapman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1810
City:
County: Oswego County, NY
Country: US
Death
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City: Cedar Falls, IA
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Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Caroline; children: Hellen A. and Frank E.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Episcopalian
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Occupation: lawyer, judge
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Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Jackson, MI in 1835 and practiced law. He served as probate judge, 1836-40; and prosecuting attorney, 1838. He was county treasurer from 1842-46. He lived in Jackson for 30 years. Member of the Masons
Notable Facts:
Date of birth not known; census estimates make year of birth 1804 or 1810.
Second lawyer to settle in Jackson.
Speaker of the Michigan State House of Representatives, 1849.
Died about 1863/64.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
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Postions Held: Speaker
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1848
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1849
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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