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
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