Legislator Details
Asa H. Otis
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/24/1797
City: Fort Ann, NY
County: Washington County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/26/1855
City: Greenfield Township, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
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City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodmere Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Goodell; children: Amos, Debbe (Coon), Matson
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Mattson and Deborah (Wetheral) Otis. He was member of the Michigan State Constitutional Convention in 1835. For 4 years, he was undersheriff at Detroit and for many years held the office of Supervisor and was Justice of the Peace in his township. He extensive land holdings near Detroit, and Grand Rapids, and in Lapeer County at the time of his death. He served as county auditor of Wayne County, MI in 1845; and supervisor of Greenfield, 1847-52 and 1854.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges , State Prison
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1849
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1850
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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