Legislator Details


Jacob Bedtelyon
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/11/1836
City:
County: Erie County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 7/26/1904
City: Pontiac, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/28/1904
City: Hadley, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Ellen Vantine 9/6/1957 in Oakland Co., MI; married Mary Jane Brigham 2/20/1867; children: George A., Hattie E. and Frank C.

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Liberal education in Erie Co. NY

Biographical Sketch:
Son of George (or John) and Lydia (Kroll) Bedtelyon. He moved to Atlas, Genesee County, MI with his parents in 1854. He enlisted as a private in Co. K, 4th Michigan Cavalry Co. K in 1861; commissioned as captain and compelled to resign due to ill health in January 1865. He served in several local offices, including supervisor. He was a patient in the Eastern Michigan Asylum at the time of his death.

Notable Facts:
Manual says he was born in NY, death certificate says PA.

Sessions Served:

Thirtieth Legislature, 1879-1880
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Affairs , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Goodrich
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description: Townships of Argentine, Atlas, Burton, Clayton, Davison, Fenton, Flushing, Gaines, Grand Blanc, Mundy and Richfield

Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1879 p.96, 543; USCen 1880; SeekMI; MIBiog: 1:68;
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