Legislator Details
Alexander Chapoton Sr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/3/1818
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/2/1893
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
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Marital Information:
married Phillis or Felise; children: Alexander, jr., Emily (Bush), Elizabeth, Josephine, Phillis--Mrs. R.A. Baby and Edwin A.
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: bricklayer, builder
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Eustache Chapman. He served as a trustee in the selection of the site for the Northern Asylum for the Insane in Traverse City; a member of the baord of public works
Notable Facts:
He was one of the commissioners to supervise the construction of the State Capitol.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylum for Deaf, Dumb and Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1862
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1863
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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