Legislator Details
Oliver O. Stanchfield
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
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Birth
Date: 8/16/1836
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County: Washington County, ME
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lawyer
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local academies of Washing Co, ME; studied law with Mr. F.A. Pike in Calais, ME
Biographical Sketch:
He moved west, to Cedar Rapids, IA, in 1857 and practiced law in Linn Co., IA by 1860. In 1861 he was appointed High Sheriff by the Board of Supervisors of Linn Co. and re-elected twice. In 1871, he was elected to the Iowa legislature. He was appointed trustee of the Iowas State Agricultural College by the Iowa legislature and served in that capacity until he moved to Michigan in 1874.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Liquor Traffic , Special Joint Committee on Taxation
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City of Residence: Ludington
County of Residence Mason
District: Mason
District Description: Counties of Lake and Mason
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: Local Taxation , Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ludington
County of Residence Mason
District: Mason
District Description: Counties of Lake and Mason
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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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