Legislator Details
Chester C. Chatfield
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33
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Date: 1/1/1821
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married Celestia E.; children: Dorothy
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lawyer
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Biographical Sketch:
He was admitted to the bar in 1845, and practiced law at Eaton Rapids. He was prosecuting attorney from 1850-52. He was principal founder and editor of an ostensibly Know-Nothing newspaper published at Eaton Rapids in 1854.
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Exact date of birth not known. Born in New York state.
He was the first attorney in Eaton county.
Died about 1856
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: State Prison
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City of Residence: Eaton Rapids
County of Residence Eaton
District: Eaton County
District Description: Eaton County
Date Elected: 11/8/1854
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1855
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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