Legislator Details
Judge George A. OKeefe
AKA:O'Keeffe
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1792
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County: County Cork, Ireland
Country: Ireland
Death
Date: 6/16/1853
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Marital Information:
single
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Trinity College, Dublin, 1813
Biographical Sketch:
He landed in New York in 1816 and spent 3 years studying American law with Judge Brady. He moved to Detroit in 1820. He served as prosecuting attorney, probate judge, 1837-40, and as alderman. For a short time he lived in St. Clair County where he held public office. He was also located in Mount Clemens for a short time. He then made Detroit his permanent home and in 1834 his sister Ellen came from Ireland to preside over his bachelor quarters.
Notable Facts:
Exact date of birth unknown.
First probate judge for Wayne Co. elected by the people.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Judiciary
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1842
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1843
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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