Legislator Details
Major Roswell B. Rexford
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 54
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/15/1805
City:
County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/12/1863
City: Mason, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Napoleon, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Betsy; children: David, James, William
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Baptist
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He was an early pioneer settling in Napoleon Twp. He was a member of the Territorial Convention that framed our State Constitution, prior to Michigan being admitted into the Union. Held many offices. He was an abolisionist involved in the Underground Railroad, coordinating funding and providing lodging and transportation. Rexford was a founding deacon of the First Baptist Church of Napoleon.
Notable Facts:
Born in NY state.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Militia, State Prison
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Napoleon
County of Residence Jackson
District: 11
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1854
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1855
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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