Legislator Details
Cyrus Howard
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 56
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1791
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Country: US
Death
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City: Dearborn, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Nancy Keith, 11/13/1813 in Easthampton, MA; children: Affa A., Shepherd L.
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
He settled in Dearborn in 1836. He served as justice and supervisor at various times; associate judge of Wayne County, 1837-41 and second judge of the county, 1846-50.
Notable Facts:
Born about 1791. 1850 census says he was born in Massachusetts; son's death record says Cyrus was born in Scotland.
He died in 1856.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Dearborn
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
District Description: Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/1/1847
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1848
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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