Legislator Details
Thomas Jefferson Ramsdell
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 27
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/29/1833
City: Plymouth, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/22/1917
City: Manistee, MI
County: Manistee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/24/1917
City: Manistee, MI
County: Manistee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Nettie L. Stanton about 1862; children: Jessie W., Winnogene (Scott), Frederic W., Robert R., Eveline, Nettie, Thomas Ellis, Helen E. (Dempsey), Lewis S., John, Carl G. and Seegrid Ruth (Campbell), Mary and others
Number of Children: 14
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from law school, 1858
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Gannett and Anne (Perin) Ramsdell. He moved to Manistee in winter, 1860. In 1867, he formed a partnership with another lawyer that lasted until 1897 when they retired. He was involved in the development of Manistee including bridges and theaters.
Notable Facts:
Born in Michigan.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Rules and Joint Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Manistee
County of Residence Manistee
District: Manistee District
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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