Legislator Details
Calvin A. Blood
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1823
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County: Vermont
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/8/1894
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
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Marital Information:
married Lodema A. and/or Alice; children: Mary C., Charles E., Fred, Carrie, Calvin and Joseph G.
Number of Children: 6
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Occupation: carpenter and joiner, merchant, real estate
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Education:
Common school
Biographical Sketch:
Came to MI in 1845 and settled in St. Clair Co. where he worked as a carpenter and joiner eight years. Engaged successfully in the mercantile business in 1853. Held the office of Collector of Customs fifteen years, Postmaster eight years, express agent and telegraph operator five years and steamboat agent twenty-five years.
Notable Facts:
Found dead in a Detroit residence. It was unclear whether it was a suicide; murder was suspected but police ruled it a suicide.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Harbors, Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Marine City
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 1
District Description: Townships of Casco, China, Clay, Cottrellville, East China, Ira, Port Huron, Saint Clair and the city of Saint Clair
Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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