Legislator Details
Captain John Martin
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/27/1785
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Country: US
Death
Date: 5/1/1848
City: Washington, DC
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Country: US
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Number of Children: 14
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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
He came to Michigan in 1824. Served as captain of a company of New York militia; wounded at Fort Erie in 1814. He was the first keeper at the Windmill Point lighthouse at the foot of Lake St. Clair.
Notable Facts:
Native of New York
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Militia, Organization of Towns and Counties, Accounts
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City of Residence: Hamtramck
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1836
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1837
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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