Legislator Details
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Portrait captured from Find-a-GRave.com, 2/26/2025
Portrait captured from Find-a-GRave.com, 2/26/2025
Ira Gardner Chapman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 59
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/20/1841
City: Sterling, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/8/1920
City: Evanston, IL
County: Cook County IL
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/10/1920
City: Utica, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Utica Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Wilcox, 2/20/1878, in Utica, MI; children: 2, Elizabeth B. and John P.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools; 1 year at Utica High School
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John B. and Caroline (Rice) Chapman. He was appointed census enumerator in 1890 and again in 1900. In 1891, he was elected supervisor of his township.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Upper Peninsula Hospital for Insane , State Affairs , Rules and Joint Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Utica
County of Residence Macomb
District: Macomb
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Upper Peninsula Hospital for Insane
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Northern Asylum for Insane , Roads and Bridges , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Utica
County of Residence Macomb
District: Macomb 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: