Legislator Details


George C. McAllister
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Number of sessions served 1
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 45

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/12/1833
City: Norfolk, NY
County: Saint Lawrence, NY
Country: US
 
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married

Number of Children: 0

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Occupation: miner, farmer
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Education:
common school

Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Hickory Corner, Barry County, MI in May 1856. In March 1860, he went to Sonora, CA and work in and around mines for 4 years. He returned to Michigan in spring, 1864. After a short stay, he went to Fort Wayne, IN, and engaged in the insurance business, first as Deputy Secretary, afterwards as Director and General Agent of the Fort Wayne Insurance Company. He returned to Prairieville, Barry county, in 1866. There is a George C. Mcalaster, farmer , aged 37, living in Prairieville, Michigan, according to the 1870 US Census; and a George McAllister, miller, age 47, living in Gun Plains, Allegan County, Michigan with Eliza, according to the 1880 US Census

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirtieth Legislature, 1879-1880
Chamber: House
Party: National Greenback
Committees Served On: Drainage , Towns and Counties
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City of Residence: Gull Lake
County of Residence Barry
District: Barry 2
District Description: Townships of Barry, Carleton, Hope, Irving, Orangeville, Prairieville, Rutland, Thornapple and Yankee Springs

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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Bibliography:

Manual 1879 p.95, 558; USCensus 1870; MIBiog 2:44
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