Legislator Details
Joseph C. Leonard
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/11/1817
City: Smyrna, NY
County: Chenango County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/28/1893
City: Union City, MI
County: Branch County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Union City, MI
County: Branch County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married to Martha Twiss;
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: boot and shoe dealer; farmer
Race:
Education:
educated at Cazenovia, NY and Hamilton College in Clinton, NY
Biographical Sketch:
He settled at Union City MI in 1842. He was Postmaster there in 1846 and again in 1858, for twenty years Trustee of village schools, and director of the Michigan Air Line Railroad Company. At first he was a boot and shoe dealer, but for many years a farmer, also engaged in surveying and conveyancing.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Manufactures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Union City
County of Residence Branch
District: 16
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1852
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1853
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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