Legislator Details
Newton N. Muscott
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 56
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/25/1813
City: Oneida, NY
County: Oneida County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/17/1869
City: Leroy Township, MI
County: Ingham County, NY
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Williamston, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Cabot Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Elizabeth Felton; children: 2, Elam and Franklin
Number of Children: 2
Background
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Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
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Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Nehemiah and Hannah Muscott. He moved to Leroy, MI in 1844 from Madison County, NY. He cleared land where farmed until his death in 1869. He served as supervisor several times.
Notable Facts:
Exact date unknown, about 1813. Date above calculated from age at death on headstone
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Printing , Indian Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Williamston
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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