Legislator Details
Image Description:
Portrait of John S. Jenness scanned from Beakes (W) p.235.
Portrait of John S. Jenness scanned from Beakes (W) p.235.
John S. Jenness
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/15/1811
City: Topsham, VT
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Country: US
Death
Date: 4/22/1885
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
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Marital Information:
married Martha Clarke (b ME)in Boston; she died in Detroit; children: 1
married Lucy J. Moore (b NY) in Detroit; died in Ypsilanti in 1863: children: 6;
married Emma A. Ellis (b Ypsi) in Ypsilanti; who outlived him; children: 3
Number of Children: 10
Background
Religion: Baptist
Military Service:
Occupation: crockery merchant
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Born and attended school in VT. No college. Moved to Detroit in early 1830's. Jenness Grocery, Jenness & Fishe Crockery business. Moved to Ypsilanti in 1858. Continued to run the crockery business after moving to Ypsi.
Notable Facts:
Mich. House 1867-68 1st Dist, Washtenaw Co. Republican
Gave to the poor
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Bounties, Insurance
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ypsilanti
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 1
District Description: Towns of Superior, Ypsilanti, Salem, Pittsfield, and City of Ypsilanti.
Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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