Legislator Details
John J. Cathro
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/3/1842
City: Forfarshire, Scotland
County: Angus, Scotland
Country: UK
Death
Date: 3/7/1909
City: Maple Ridge Township, MI
County: Alpena County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Elizabeth McLean
Number of Children: 4
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Occupation: decorator, farmer, lumberer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Located in Forfar, Scotland, after death of father in 1846. Located in Glasgow, 1862-74. Emigrated to Alpena, 10/1874. Served as township treasurer, supervisor and justice of the peace. Member, Michigan house of representatives from Alpena District, 1895-96.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Michigan Asylum for Insane , Select Committee on Governor's Message
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City of Residence: Cathro
County of Residence Alpena
District: Alpena
District Description: Counties of Alpena, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda and Otsego
Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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