Legislator Details
Milo Powell
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/3/1809
City: Pittsfield, MA
County: Berkshire County, MA
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/7/1890
City: Constantine, MI
County: Saint Joseph County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Constantine, MI
County: Saint Joseph County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Constantine Township Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lucinda Regina Gardner; children: John, Eliza, Perry, Hiram, Curtis, Gardner, Adelaide and Milo
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Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, banker
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Lucinda (Freeman) Powell. Born in Massachusetts but spent part of his childhood in New York state. He came to Michigan in 1835. He was living in Porter, MI in 1850. He served as supervisor for Porter, MI, in Cass County, 1842 and 1856; school inspectorand a justice of the peace in both Cass and Saint Joseph Counties. He retired and lived in Constantine, MI in 1887,
Notable Facts:
Michigan death records indicate that he was born in New York state bur Census records and Michigan Biography say Massachusetts.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Porter
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass
District Description: Cass County
Date Elected: 11/1/1847
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1848
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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