Legislator Details
Colonel Almon Mack
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/28/1805
City: Tunbridge, VT
County: Orange County, VT
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/20/1885
City: Pontiac, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Rochester, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Avon Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Alvira Jemison in March 1827; children: Carrie (Newberry)
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service: State Militia, Michigan
Occupation: merchant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Vermont Military Academy in Norwich, VT
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Colonel Stephen and Temperance (Bond) Mack. He came to Michgian in1822, joining his father in Pontiac. A colonel in the Michigan militia. Trained Michigan militia after his arrival in Oakland Co. He had a sawmill in Rochester, MI. He was a merchant in Rochester from 1830-53 and held many positions. Elected justice of the peace 1845 and 1852; served as township supervisor.
Notable Facts:
He was a twin.
He was a cousin to Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sains.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Avon
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland
District Description: Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/1/1847
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1848
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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