Legislator Details
Joseph E. Girardin
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/6/1838
City: Berthler, ON
County: Montreal Distrct
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 2/27/1881
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Elliott Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Emily Fautend Dubois 11/28/1861 in Wayne Co., MI; children: Ernest, Louis, Louise, Mary, Elice [or Eliza], Lily, Edith, William and Elizabeth
Number of Children: 9
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: merchant, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Detroit May 10, 1856. He was engaged for many years in the mercantile line, but retired from active business due to ill health.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Immigration, State House of Correction
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: City of Detroit (13 wards)
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
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