Legislator Details


Jens G. Peterson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1821
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Country: Germany
 
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Number of Children: 0


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Occupation: merchant, manufacturer
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Biographical Sketch:
He was a retail grocer and partner in a Detroit Cabinetmakers' Association [a manufacturer]. He served as US Land Office register in Detroit, 1861-63.

Notable Facts:
Exact date of birth unknown.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Lands
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Manual 1861 p.116; MIBiog 2:189