Legislator Details


Judge John Almy
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Number of sessions served 1
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 38

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Birth
Date: 1/1/1798
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Death
Date: 9/29/1863
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Marital Information:
married Eliza Pierce in Geneseo, NY.; children: Frances

Number of Children: 0

Background

Religion: Episcopalian
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Occupation: city engineer, judge
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Biographical Sketch:
A native of Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Admitted to practice law in Livingston Co., NY before becoming a surveyor and engineer. Moved to Detroit in 1834 from Geneseo, NY. He was city surveyor until 1847. City engineer for Detroit; laid out the sewer system and street grades. In 1855 laid of the village of Kent (now Gr. Rapids, MI). Built the 1st stone dwelling in Gr. Rapids. Served as alderman and supervisor of Grand Rapids. One of the first county judges in Kent County. Connected to all of the early surveys for Michigan railroads through his work for the US General Land Office in Detroit.

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Sessions Served:

Second Legislature, 1837
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Select Committee on the Canal around the Falls of St Marie, Militia, Internal Improvements, University and School Lands, Roads and Bridges
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent
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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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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:19; DFPress 10/1/1863 p.3; USCen 1860
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