Legislator Details
John W. Fletcher
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32
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Date: 3/4/1844
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married Harriet A. Billings, 12/12/1865. She died 8/31/1872.
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: merchant
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Of English descent. Son of George & Elizabeth (Sands) Fletcher. His parents settled in Marshal, 1836. Worked his way up from clerk to become the owner of the , then largest clothing store in Marshall, with stores in Albion & Charlotte. Member of the Masons; the Odd Fellows.
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Born in Michigan.
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, Normal School, Printing
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City of Residence: Marshall
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 2
District Description: Townships of Burlington, Emmet, Fredonia, Marshall (city and town), Newton and Tekonsha
Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
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End of Term Status: Departed
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