Legislator Details
Amherst B. Cheney
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/27/1841
City: Ripley, OH
County: Huron County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/9/1927
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Burial
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City: Sparta, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Emmogene or Genie Hinman, 12/2/1869 in Kent Co., MI
Number of Children: 0
Background
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Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: beekeeper, miscellaneous, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Abner and Sarah Cheney. Moved to Homer, Calhoun Co., MI with his father in 1845. He enlisted in the 21st Michigan Infantry in September 1862, as a quartermaster sargent; promoted to 2nd Lt in 1864; mustering out in June 1865. He was severly wounded March 1865, in North Carolina while commanding Co. B of his regiment. After the war, he lived in Sparta, MI, engaging in various businesses, real estate, horticulture etc.
Notable Facts:
Prohibition candidate for Governor of Michigan, 1888.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Traffic , Education
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Sparta Centre
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
District Description: Townships of Algoma, Alpine, Cannon, Courtland, Grattan, Nelson, Oakfield, Plainfield, Solon, Sparta, Spencer, Tyrone and Walker
Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Normal School, Elections , Reform School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Sparta Center
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
District Description: Townships of Algona, Alpine, Cannon, Courtland, Grattan, Nelson, Oakfield, Plainfield. Solon, Sparta, Spencer, Tyrone and Walker
Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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