Legislator Details


Henry Packer
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 11/1/1800
City: Colchester, CT
County: New London County, CT
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/9/1881
City: Jonesville, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Jonesville, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Sunset View Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Mary Randall in spring 1830 [she died in 1834]; children: 2, Eliza M. (Payne) and Catherine A. (Hutchins); married Susan A. Wright, 1835; children: 7, Henry W., Susan A., Edward A., John O., Albert A., Luther M. and Eva

Number of Children: 0

Background

Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, salesman, farmer, judge
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Bacon Academy (Colchester, CT)

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Ebenezer A. and Keturah (Randall) Packer. He taught school for several years before moving to western New York where he 'engaged in getting staves' and ship timbers; followed by 5 years selling books in southern states. In 1835, he settled in Litchfield Township, MI as a farmer. In 1864, he sold his farm and moved to Jonesville. He served 4 years as probate judge, and was a highway commissioner, justice of the peace and supervisor. Member of the Odd Fellows.

Notable Facts:
He was a Democrat until 1856 when he became a Republican but switched back in 1872.

Sessions Served:

Tenth Legislature, 1845
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Claims
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Litchfield
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale
District Description: Hillsdale County

Date Elected: 11/4/1844
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1845
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

MIBiog 2:167; Chapman (H)p.262-25; Find-aGrave.com; USCen 1870
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