Legislator Details
Hiram Edward Staples
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/1/1836
City:
County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/21/1915
City: Whitehall, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/28/1915
City: Whitehall, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakhurst Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Rebecca Covell in 1864 in Michigan; children: 4, Dudley Edward, Hiram Earl, Maggie E. and Mary E. [the daughters died as infants]
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lumberman, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Henry and Mary (Connor) Staples. Member of the 5th Wisconsin Infantry. Served as president of the Common Council [6 years] & as supervisor in Whitehall.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Harbors, Labor , Reform School
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence Muskegon
District: Muskegon 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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