Legislator Details
Joshua G. Leland
AKA:Leeland
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/19/1805
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County: Madison County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/25/1876
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County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Leland Cemetery
Marital Information:
married to Nancy Bly (b. 1808, d. 1879); children: Juliette, Anna, Joshua, Sylvia, and Emory
Number of Children: 5
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Occupation: farmer; businessman
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Biographical Sketch:
He was the son of Col. Joshua Leland and Waitstill Greenwood. He came to Michigan in 1831, and settled in Washtenaw County. He was president of the Washtenaw County Agricultural Society, of the Farmers' Insurance Company, and of the County Pioneer society.
Notable Facts:
In the 1850 and 1860 US Census for Northfield, Washtenaw County, MI, his last name is spelled 'Leeland'; in the 1840 and 1870 censuses the spelling is 'Lealand'
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Elections , Roads and Bridges
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City of Residence: Northfield
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw
District Description: Washtenaw County
Date Elected: 11/3/1845
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1846
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Organization of Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Northfield
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1843
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1844
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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