Legislator Details
John Freeman Oliver
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/2/1820
City: Springfield, NY
County: Otsego County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/8/1899
City: Portage, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Portage, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Indian Fields Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lucy, dau. of Elijah Root, in March 1849; children: 3, William H. and John K. and a daughter that died in infancy
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of George C. and Rachel L. Oliver. of Scottish descent. Moved with his parents to Niagara County, NY in 1826. In 1843, he moved to Portage, Kalamazoo County, MI. He served as school inspector, town clerk, supervisor [5 years] and justice of the peace for several terms.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Thirty-First Legislature, 1881-1882
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , State Public School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Portage
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo
District Description: Townships of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock,
Pavilion, Portage, Prairie Ronde, Richland, Ross, Schoolcraft, Texas and
Wakeshma
Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Thirtieth Legislature, 1879-1880
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , State Prison , State Public School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Portage
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 2
District Description: Townships of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Pavilion, Portage, Prairie Ronde, Richland, Ross, Schoolcraft, Texas and Wakeshma
Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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