Legislator Details


Simeon Lathrop Baldwin
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/4/1821
City: Canterbury, CT
County: Windham County, CT
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 8/10/1901
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: 8/12/1901
Burial
Date:
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Hiill Cemetery

Marital Information:
married at age 52 to Susan about 1874; children: Mary F., Clarnce N., Kate L. and Harold

Number of Children: 4


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: brick maker
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
common school

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Timothy and Mary (Lathrop) Baldwin. In 1840 he moved to Norwich, and for several terms attended the academy at that place, roving to Grand Rapids, MI, in August, 1844. He was been alderman of Grand Rapids for 8 years.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Library , Manufactures, Municipal Corporations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids

Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

USCen 1880, 1900; Barbour; MIBiog 1:46; SeekMI; Manual 1877 p.121