Legislator Details
James C. Bishop
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
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Date: 4/1/1828
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County: Cattaraugus NY
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: farmer;
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Biographical Sketch:
Moved with his parents to what is now the township of Burr Oak, St. Joseph Co. MI in 1836. Held offices of Highway Commissioner, Justice of the Peace, and Supervisor (this office he held 13 years)and was Chairman of the Board three years. Took the state census in 1874 and 1880.
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Immigration, Local Taxation
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City of Residence: Burr Oak
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: Saint Joseph 1
District Description: Townships of Burr Oak, Colon, Fawn River, Leonidas, Mendon, Nottawa, Sherman and Sturgis
Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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