Legislator Details
Caleb Herrington
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/24/1783
City: Farmington, NY
County: Ontario County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/30/1849
City: Plymouth Township, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Northville, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Elizabeth Fullam, in Penfield, NY; children: 6, Charles G. Harry M., Darwin L., Mary (Coldren) and Lizzie A. and 1 other
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Delegate from Wayne County to the Constitutional Convention of 1835. He came to Plymouth, MI in 1833, 2 miles west of the village of Northville, where he lived until his death. He held many local offices. He was a Captain of a New York volunteer company in the War of 1812, and was engaged in the Battle of Queenstown and other battles of the war.
Notable Facts:
Born in New York state.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Militia, State Prisons, University and School Lands, Agriculture and Manufactures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Plymouth
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1836
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1837
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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