Legislator Details
Irving B. Rich
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1852
City: Spencerport, NY
County: Monroe County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/1/1935
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodland Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Josie A. Carpenter, 12/27/1877
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: printer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Attended common schools.
Biographical Sketch:
Located in Lenawee County, 1854. Worked in office of Clinton Republican, St. Johns, 1868-70. Began work as apprentice at Jackson Citizen office, 1870. Promoted to director of job and press rooms, 1878. Served as alderman and president of Jackson common council. Member, Michigan House of Representatives 1st District Jackson County, 1895-96.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Industrial School for Boys , Labor , Printing
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 1
District Description: City of Jackson and township of Blackman
Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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