Legislator Details


Eurotas Morton
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/31/1799
City: Hatfield, MA
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Country: US
 
Death
Date: 1/7/1876
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0


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Occupation: merchant
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Biographical Sketch:
He came to Detroit in 1837. He soon afterwards moved to Rawsonville, and became a merchant. He held the local offices of postmaster and justice of the peace for many years during his residence at Rawsonville. He was a Whig, and subsequently a Republican in politics. His later years were passed at Ypsilanti, as a retired capitalist.

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Chamber: House
Party: Whig
Committees Served On: Manufactures
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City of Residence: Rawsonville
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/2/1840
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1841
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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