Legislator Details
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Portrait of George Hannahs scanned from Rep.Dist. 4 page following p.32.
Portrait of George Hannahs scanned from Rep.Dist. 4 page following p.32.
George Hannahs
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/17/1823
City: Cobleskill, NY
County: Schoharie County, NY
Country: US
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Marital Information:
Married Miss Amanda M. Bidwell on May 2, 1848. They had seven children, five daughters and two sons (George B. and Marvin Hannahs).
Number of Children: 7
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Occupation: lumberman
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attended school in Utica, NY.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Marvin and Murta M. (Parmelee) Hannahs. Moved to Utica, NY in 1831 and then Albion, Calhoun County, MI in 1837. He had varied business interests including mercantile and milling, banking, salt manufacture, docks, lumber, and finally settling into real estate in South Haven, MI. He was a Republican of fixed principles. He was a Mason and Odd-Fellow
Notable Facts:
Elected first President of Albion, MI and first President of South Haven, MI.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements, Manufactures, Religious and Benevolent Societies
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City of Residence: South Haven
County of Residence Van Buren
District: 18
District Description: Van Buren County
Date Elected: 11/4/1870
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1871
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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