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
Date:
City: Cedar Falls, IA
County:
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Caroline; children: Hellen A. and Frank E.

Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion: Episcopalian
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer, judge
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Education:

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
Committees Served On:
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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Bibliography:

PolGryd; MIBiog 1:164; DELAND p.272; USCen 1860