Legislator Details
Joel C. Merriman
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 64
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1852
City: South Butler NY
County: Wayne
Country: US
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Marital Information:
Married Anne M. Clark in 1879; seven sons; one daughter
Number of Children: 8
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Occupation: farmer
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South Lowell MI district schools
Biographical Sketch:
Notable Facts:
Moved to Sanilac county in 1882 and began farming.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ionia State Hospital , Liquor Traffic , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, Military Affairs
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City of Residence: Deckerville
County of Residence Sanilac
District: Sanilac
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1918
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1919
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Michigan Reformatory , Military Affairs , State Capitol and Public Buildings
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City of Residence: Deckerville
County of Residence Sanilac
District: Sanilac
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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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