Legislator Details
Abram Allen
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/18/1817
City: Mendon, NY
County: Monroe County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/2/1899
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Vesta Anna Jones of Mendon, NY 1847; 2 daughters survived him: Mrs B.F. Hall and Mrs. A.R. Thayer. Vesta died 9/14/1884.
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Central M. E. Church
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Occupation: farmer, manufacturer, lumbering
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Biographical Sketch:
Moved to Michigan 1835 or 1854 to a farm near Commerce, Oakland Co., MI; moved to Lansing in 1867. Manufactured sash, doors and blinds.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Military Affairs
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City of Residence: Commerce
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland 4
District Description: Towns of White Lake, Commerce, Novi, Lyon and Milford
Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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