Legislator Details
Lester Curtiss
AKA:Curtis
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
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Birth
Date: 1/29/1829
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County: Yates County, NY
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: merchant
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Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
Moved to Michigan in 1842, settling in Northfield, Washtenaw Co. In 1867, he moved to Rio, WI and operated a mercantile before moving to Ishpeming, MI in 1874, where he continued to be a merchant
Notable Facts:
Sometimes listed as Lester Curtis.
married Sarah; children: Hattie, William and Arthur C.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements, Towns and Counties
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City of Residence: Ishpeming
County of Residence Marquette
District: Marquette 2
District Description: Townships of Ely, Ishpeming, (city and town), Michigamme, Republic, Richmond and Tilden
Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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