Legislator Details


Charles V. DeLand
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/25/1826
City: North Brookfield, MA
County:
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/21/1903
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/23/1903
City:
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Evergreen

Marital Information:
married about 1851; children: 7,

Number of Children: 7

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: printer, journalist, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
He began the trade of printer in 1836, practicing until 1861. he established the Jackson 'Citizen' in 1848 and owned it until 1861. He served as Clerk of the House in 1857; alderman and supervisor for several years. He was a captain of Co. C, 9th Michigan Infantry; later promoted as Colonel of the 1st Michigan Sharpshooters and Brevet Brigadier General for his 'faithful' service. In 1865, he moved to East Saginaw where he was associated with the daily 'Enterprise'. There he was street commissioner, marshal, city controller, chief engineer, supervisor and tax collector. For 6 years he was collector of Internal Revenue. In 1872, he started the Saginaw 'Morning Herald', publishing it until 1882 when he moved back to Jackson County to farm.

Notable Facts:
His family was among the first permanent settlers of Jackson County, MI.

Sessions Served:

Twenty-Seventh Legislature, 1873-1874
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations and Finance, Saline Interests , Insurance , Rules and Joint Rules
Postions Held:

City of Residence: East Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 25
District Description: Saginaw County

Date Elected: 11/5/1872
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1873
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Twenty-First Legislature, 1861-1862
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Finance , Division of Towns and Counties, Printing
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 12
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1861 p.112; MIBiog 1:233; SeekMI
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