Legislator Details
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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 3/23/2024
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 3/23/2024
John W. Kirby
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 64
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/24/1824
City: New Lebanan, NY
County: Columbia County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/1/1902
City: Charleston Township, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Galesburg, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Howland in 1852; children: 7, Arzelia V. (Spier), Marion Freelove, Alice M. (Ely), Elbert L. and 3 others
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school in NY
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Freelove (Lyon) Kirby. He moved to Charleston, Kalamazoo County, MI, in 1867.
Notable Facts:
Died of stomach cancer.
Death certificate gives birth date as 10/5/1824; 1889 Manual says 10/24/1824.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Public School, Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Galesburg
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 2
District Description: Townships of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Pavilion, Portage, Prairie Ronde, Richland, Ross, Schoolcraft, Texas and Wakeshma
Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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