Legislator Details
Henry Elijah Blackman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/6/1820
City: Aurora, OH
County: Portage County, OH
Country: US
Death
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City: Allegan, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Blackman Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lucy Sherwood; children: Henry, James, John H., Nellie (Bowers), Belle, Fred, Allie and Mary (one may have been known as Hattie A.)
Number of Children: 8
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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of John H ans Abigail (Rogers) Blackman. Came to Michigan in 1839. Settled in Trowbridge twp, Allegan Co., MI, 1841. Held the offices of County Superintendent of the Poor, County Drain Commissioner, Supervisor and Justice of the Peace.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: National Greenback
Committees Served On: Harbors, State Public School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Allegan
County of Residence Allegan
District: Allegan 2
District Description: Townships of Dorr, Gunplain, Hopkins, Leighton, Martin, Monterey, Otsego, Salem, Trowbridge, Watson and Wayland
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: MIBiog lists his party as National