Legislator Details
William H. Powers
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
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Date: 4/7/1841
City: Troy, NY
County: Rensselaer County, NY
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: manufacturer
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Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Grand Rapids with his partents in June, 1847. As part of Powers and Walker he manufatured burial cases and caskets. He was a member of the firm Wm.T. Powers and Son, making lumber, thath and shingles. Served as city clerk, alderman and on the Board of Fire Commissioners in Grand Rapids, MI
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Sessions Served:
Thirtieth Legislature, 1879-1880
Chamber: House
Party: National Greenback
Committees Served On: Manufactures, State Capitol and Public Buildings , Ways and Means
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
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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