Legislator Details
John H. Armstrong
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
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Birth
Date: 8/30/1815
City: Poughkeepsie, NY
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Country: US
Death
Date: 6/7/1897
City: Hillsdale, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
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Date: 1/1/1897
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: machinist, tradesman, banker
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Biographical Sketch:
Grew up in Bethel & Plattsburg, NY. Learned the machinist trade in Poughkeepsie between 1831 & 1837. Moved to Grass Lake, MI in 1837 and for 20 years installed running works in flouring mills in SE Michigan. In 1857 moved to Hillsdale & engaged in the hide & leather trade until 1883.Dir. of the 2nd National Bank of Hillsdale after 1865 & dir. of Hillsdale Savings Bank. A Whig then a Republican.
Notable Facts:
Elected to replace Harvey Rowlson who resigned from the House in 1870.
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale 2
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Date Elected:
Date Sworn In: 7/27/1870
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Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to replace Harvey Rowlson who resigned in 1870.