Legislator Details
George S. Lester
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/4/1812
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County: Washington County, NY
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Death
Date: 2/11/1896
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Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 2/13/1896
City: Alpena, MI
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Country: US
Cemetery: Evergreen Cemetery
Marital Information:
married to Mary A. Hunt
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lumberman, merchant
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Biographical Sketch:
He came to Michigan in 1840 and resided at Pontiac, Lexington, Port Huron, and at Alpena. He was a lumberman, and built three steam saw mills, Collector of Customs, merchant and real estate dealer, and in 1887 was Judge of Probate in Alpena County.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, Mines and Minerals
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lexington
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1849
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1850
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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