Legislator Details
Dr. Josiah Andrews
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/28/1812
City: Mentz, NY
County: Cayuga County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/26/1886
City: Paw Paw, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
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Burial
Date: 1/1/1886
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Marital Information:
married Mary Ann Dickinson of NY 4/26/1847
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Christian, no denomination declared.
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Occupation: physician
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Biographical Sketch:
Mich. Bio. lists birth place as Metz, NY. Of English descent; son of Josiah & Nancy (Gilmore) Andrews. Graduated from U. of New York--Fairchild in 1838. Surgeon for the 3rd Michigan Cavalry until 1864 then for the Army of the Potomac. Mich. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1880
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Education
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lafayette
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Cass & Van Buren
District Description: Counties of Cass and Van Buren
Date Elected: 11/3/1845
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1846
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
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