Legislator Details


Benjamin May
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/10/1816
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 6/10/1869
City: Springwells, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
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Marital Information:
married

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: miscellaneous, trader, saloon keeper
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Judge James May. Lived in Springwells.

Notable Facts:
exact date of birth unknown; died of consumption


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: Townships of Greenfield, Grosse Point, Hamtramck and Springwells

Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Manual 1865 p.190; MIBiog 2:87; MIDeathRec 1867-1995