Legislator Details
Andrew Harvie
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
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Date: 1/1/1800
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: professor, lawyer
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Biographical Sketch:
He came to Michigan sometime before 1839 when he was principal of the Tecumseh branch of the fledgling state university. In 1840 he moved to Detroit as a professor of the Detroit branch of the university. While there he also studied law and was admitted to the bar. From 1844-48 he practiced with Witter T. Baxter. He was master of the chancery in 1848. He eventually moved to Chicago, IL.
Notable Facts:
Born before 1810.
Served in both chambers.
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Judiciary , Mines and Minerals
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description: Comprising the counties of Wayne, Macomb and Saint Clair.
Date Elected: 11/5/1850
Date Sworn In: 2/5/1851
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Mines and Minerals, Judiciary
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
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Date Elected: 11/5/1849
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1850
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Judiciary
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
District Description: Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/4/1844
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1845
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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