Legislator Details
William Henry Harrison Pettit
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/1/1840
City: Elkton, OH
County: Columbiana County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/18/1917
City: Pioneer, OH
County: Williams County, OH
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Ransom, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Evergreen Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary F. Cooper, 9/9/1880, in Ransom, MI; children: 2, James Logan and one other
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Jacob and Achsah 'Axey' (Lowry) Pettit. He came to Michigan around 1854. He served 3 years as a private in Co. C, 1st Michigan Infantry. He has served 2 years as chairman of the board of supervisors of Hillsdale County and 11 years as supervisor of Ransom Township.
Notable Facts:
1900 Census says he was born in March 1840, exact date not known.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Lumber and Salt , Michigan Institute for Deaf and Dumb, State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ransom
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale 2
District Description: Townships of Adams, Fayette, Jefferson, Moscow, Pittsford, Hansom, Scipio, Somerset, Wheatland and Wright
Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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