Legislator Details
Image Description:
Portrait of Jeremiah D. Williams scanned from Chapman (W) p.895.
Portrait of Jeremiah D. Williams scanned from Chapman (W) p.895.
Jeremiah D. Williams
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/2/1815
City: Sempronious, NY
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Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: Postmaster
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Education:
Common school and an academy in Ann Arbor (one year)
Biographical Sketch:
Jeremiah D. Williams came to Michigan with his father on a farm in Webster, Washtenaw Co., MI in 1828. He was appointed post master at Webster in 1839 and served as town supervisor, clerk, treasurer and justice. He was the auditor of the Washtenaw Fire Insurance Company for 10 years and was secretary of the County Pioneer Society. He was a Whig until 1854 when he became a Republican.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Rules and Joint Rules
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City of Residence: Dexter
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 5
District Description:
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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