Legislator Details


James Gunning
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40

Vital Records Information:

Birth

Date: 12/22/1801
City:
County:
Country: US
 

Death

Date: 4/14/1874
City: Livonia, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:

Burial

Date:
City: Livonia, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Clarenceville Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Susanna Blindbury; children: 7, William, Elizabeth (Porter), Marietta [died as infant], Charles J., John B., Aurilla (Beach) and Sarah (Johnston)

Number of Children: 7

Background

Religion: Methodist
Military Service:
Occupation: merchant, lawyer minister, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
self educated

Biographical Sketch:
He worked in a glass factory as a boy. He had charge of a gang of men in building the Erie Canal for 3 years. He settled in Southfield, MI, 1825 and moved to a farm in Livonia in 1831. He served as postmaster; justice [12 years]; deputy sheriff; and coroner. He was president of the Wayne County Democratic club

Notable Facts:
Born in New York State. He and Benjamin Walker Grace stopped an annexation of part of Farmington township to Wayne County in the 1840’s. Death date varies: April 1, 4 and 14 in 1874.

Sessions Served:

Seventh Legislature, 1842

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Select Committee on Election of Members of Congress, Select Committee on Costs and Fees
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Livonia
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/1/1841
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1842
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:358; Public input; Find-a-Grve.com; USCen 1850,1860,1870
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