Legislator Details


John Smith Jenness
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/27/1813
City: West Newbury, VT
County: Orange County, VT
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/25/1906
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/28/1906
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne Coounty, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodmere Cemetery

Marital Information:
1842 married Lucy Merrill Jenness [died 3/3/1901] in Roxbury, MA; children: Lucy A. (Kelly) and Clara I (Goodrich)

Number of Children: 2

Background

Religion: Congregationalist
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, clerk, merchant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended school in NH

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Col. Thomas and Abigail (Smith) Jenness, a revolutionary officer. Lived on his grandfather's farm in New Hampshire. Lived briefly in NY, NJ and Romeo, MI. Moved to Almont, MI, at age 24, in 1837, and opened a merchandising business in Detroit. Briefly ran a business that produced starch from potatoes. Began Jenness & Co. (lumber & general merchandise) in Almont MI in 1845 and moved there 1846. He retired from business at age 45 due to ill health. President, Almont Village 1866-7. Moved back to Detroit in 1870. Lived to age 92. Member Whig & Republican parties.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Twenty-fourth Legislature, 1867-1868
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges , Manufactures, Privileges and Elections, Reform School
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Almont
County of Residence Lapeer
District: 25
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Sanilac and Huron.

Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Twenty-Third Legislature, 1865-1866
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Almont
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer 1
District Description: Townships of Almont, Imlay, Goodland, Allison, Dryden, Attica, Arcadia, North Branch and Burlington

Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 24th session.

Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:442; Bingham p 375; History of Lapeer Co. [HR Page, 1884] pp 37,38,205; Encyc. of Amer. Biog., New Series: v 24 p 135-6; DFP 3/26/1906 p.2; Manual 1865 p.189; SeekMI
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