Legislator Details
Silas L. Ballentine
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55
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Date: 11/3/1845
City: St. Andrews, New Brunswick
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Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Acquired in the common schools
Biographical Sketch:
Came to Mich. in 1850; spent 3 years on a farm; entered dry goods business as clerk in Port Huron; formed dry goods firm of S. L. & D. Ballentine with brother, 1867.
Notable Facts:
Mich. Republican Rep. from 1st District of St. Clair Co., 1901-02; member of the Board of Education; founder of the Commercial Bank; promoter of narrow gauge railroad into the Thumb of Mich.
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Mines and Minerals , University
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City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 1
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Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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