Legislator Details
Hampton Rich
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
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Birth
Date: 12/1/1815
City: Sharon, VT
County: Addison County, VT
Country: US
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Married Jessie M. Stevenson on her birthday, 11/12/1840; children: 4. She died 7/14/1860. He married Charlotte Dygert of Utica, NY, 8/1862; children: 3
Number of Children: 7
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Religion: Methodist Episcopal
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Occupation: merchant
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Samuel & Mary (Bailey) Rich. Lived in St. Lawrence Co., NY & Prescott, Canada. Attended an academy in Ogdenburg, NY. Left school to help support the family after his father's death. Worked as a dry goods clerk until offered management opportunities by his employers. Moved to Ionia, remaining in merchandising businesses until 1875. Active in bringing the railroad through Ionia. Held several local offices
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Claims, Finance , State Prison , Religious and Benevolent Societies
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City of Residence: Ionia
County of Residence Ionia
District: 28
District Description: Counties of Montcalm and Ionia
Date Elected: 11/3/1868
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1869
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Claims, State Prison , Agriculture , Reform School, Geological Survey
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City of Residence: Ionia
County of Residence Ionia
District: 28
District Description: Counties of Ionia and Montcalm.
Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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