Legislator Details
Elihu B. Pond
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/15/1826
City: Willmington, NY
County: Essex County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/4/1898
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/7/1898
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary B. Allen in 1849; children: Mary Louise, Irving K. and Allen B. and 2 others
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: printer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Albion College
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Jared and Stativa (Bartlit) Pond. He came to southern Michigan with his parents around 1832. He moved to Ann Arbor in 1854 when he purchased the Michgan Argus. He was owner and editor of the Argus for 25 years. He served on the Ann Arbor school board for over 12 years; appointed warden of Jackson prison in 1893-85; justice of the peace in Ann Arbor for 10 years.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: State Library , Printing
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ann Arbor
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: 7
District Description: City of Ann Arbor, twps of Superior, Salem, Ann Arbor, Northfield, Scio, Webster, Lima, Dexter, Sylvan and Lyndon in Washtenaw County
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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