Legislator Details
Image Description:
Portrait of Esek Pray scanned from Chapman (W) p.203.
Portrait of Esek Pray scanned from Chapman (W) p.203.
Esek Pray
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/29/1790
City: East Killingly, CT
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Country: US
Death
Date: 4/20/1853
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: Farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
Esek Pray was born in East Killingly, Conn., Nov. 29, 1793; in 1814 removed to Angelica, N. Y. In May, 1825, he came to Michigan, and became a farmer in the town of Superior. He kept a tavern many years at Dixboro. Gov. Cass appointed him justice, which position he held for twenty-four years. He was a Democrat.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Manufactures, Unfinished Business, Indian Affairs
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City of Residence: Superior
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1837
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1838
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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