Legislator Details
Dr. Charles P. Parkill
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1812
City:
County: Niagra County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/28/1893
City: Owosso, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Adelaide Howe, 1/5/1848, in Shiawasee Co., MI; children: Stanley E., Ida E.
Number of Children: 2
Background
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Occupation: printer, teacher, physician
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Education:
graduated from Willoughby Medical College, OH, 1846
Biographical Sketch:
He was crippled at age 12. He came to Michigan at 19; he settled in Owosso in 1841. He worked as a printer for 1 year for the Owosso 'Argus.' He taught for a time before finishing medical school. He practiced medicine in Bennington, MI for 20 years, before moving to Owosso to open a drug store.
Notable Facts:
Exact date of birth unknown.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Rules and Joint Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hartwellville
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: Shiawasee County
District Description: Shiawasee County
Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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