Legislator Details


Joel C. Merriman
AKA:
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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Education:
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
Postions Held:

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
Postions Held:

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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Bibliography:

Manual 1917 p. 798; Manual 1919 p. 822; PolGryd