Legislator Details


Samuel Ludlow
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1815
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Country: Ireland
 
Death
Date: 4/1/1885
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Burial
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City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodmere Cemetery

Marital Information:
married to Mary Jane Martin; 4 children named in his will: Susan Riopelle, Emma (?), Fannie Riopelle, and Richard Ludlow

Number of Children: 0


Background

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Occupation: farmer, blacksmith
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Biographical Sketch:
Born in Ireland, he became a resident of Springwells in early life. He held the office of Justice of the Peace for many years. His Michigan Death Record gives his age at time of death 76 years 4 months and 10 days which would indicate his birth to have occurred in late 1809. Findagrave.com indicates his birthdate was August 12, 1812.

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Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
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City of Residence: Springwells
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office: 12/31/1858

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Manual 1857 p.38; Find-a-Grave.com; MIBiog 2:41