Legislator Details


Marcus A. Chase
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 24

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/24/1832
City:
County: Ontario County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 10/18/1890
City:
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Catherine W.; children: John W.; married Leah Madeline Stegiry 9/10/1884 in Detroit

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race:

Education:
3 years at University of Michigan; studied law at the state and national law school, Poughkeepsie, NY

Biographical Sketch:
He came to Detroit with his parents, Elisha and Caroline (Cargill) Chase. in 1841. Admitted to the bar in Detroit, 1854 and practiced there

Notable Facts:
He spent some time in the Pontiac asylum in 1889.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1857 p.36; MIBiog 1:165; Find-a-Grave.com; MIMarRec 1867-1952; DetNews 10/21/1888, p.4 col.5; DetNews 3/5/1889 p.4 col.1