Legislator Details

Image of Peter Burr Loomis
Image Description:
Portrait of Peter Burr Loomis scanned from Rep.Dist. 3 page following p.108.

Peter Burr Loomis
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/14/1820
City: Amsterdam, NY
County:
Country: US
 
Death
Date:
City: Jackson, MI
County:
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Evergreen Cemetery

Marital Information:
Married Harriet Kennedy 4/18/1848; 3 children; Harriet died in late 1873. Married Emma Gilbert 8/1874; 2 children

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: businessman, banker
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
He was the son of Daniel B. Loomis and Electa Sherman. Moved with his family to Rochester, NY, 1829; operated a general store at 16. Dry goods merchant for 4 yrs beginning in 1838. Arrived in Jackson, MI, 1843. Operated the Kennedy Mill from 1850-54. In 1856 he established the banking firm of Loomis & Whitall, later called P.B. Loomis & Co. He was president of the Jackson Gas Company. Involved in railroad ventures, president and treasurer of the Jackson and Ft. Wayne Railroad Company. chief of the Fire Department, and Alderman. Affiliated with the Episcopal church for a time. Served as mayor of Jackson & held other local offices.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Twentieth Legislature, 1859-1860
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banks and Incorporations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

RepDist 3:108-10, includes portrait facing p.108; Manual 1859 p.41; Find-a-Grave.com; MIBiog 2:35
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