Legislator Details
Dr. James M. Baldwin
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1810
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Country: US
Death
Date: 9/7/1878
City: Hopkins, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Jane; children: Ellen or Helen
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: blacksmith, farmer, physician
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Education:
graduated from Cleveland Medical College
Biographical Sketch:
Born in Ohio, exact date of birth unknown. After practicing medicine in Ohio for a time, relocated to Hopkins, Allegan Co., MI, where he also farmed. He abandoned both occupations due to ill health in 1865.
Notable Facts:
GENDIS lists him as James W. Baldwin; died at age 67 yrs, 8 months, of consumption. Michigan, Deaths and Burials 1867-1995 gives death date as 9/1/1878, in Hopkins, MI, age 67, middle initial "M"
Father of Rep. Gaylord M. Baldwin.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hopkins
County of Residence Allegan
District: Allegan
District Description: Allegan County
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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