Legislator Details
William B. Hallett
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 56
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/1/1860
City: Adrian MI
County: Lenawee
Country: US
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Married.
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: Newspaper editor, printing business
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Education:
Public schools of Ohio
Biographical Sketch:
Son of New England parents. Moved to Ohio at the openeing of the Civil War where his father enlisted in the 67th Ohil Vol. and fell at the battle of the deep bottoms in the seven day fight.
Notable Facts:
He took up newspaper work at an early age and after returning to Michigan in 1881 went west conducting a newspaper in Kansas for three years. He returned to Kalamazoo and established a printing business which included publishing the Advocate.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Local Taxation , Pontiac State Hospital , Printing
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City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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