Legislator Details


Alexander M. Arzeno
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1808
City: Genoa, Italy
County:
Country: Italy
 
Death
Date: 11/19/1878
City: Memphis, TN
County: Shelby County, TN
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
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Country: US
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Catharine Barry; children: 10, Mary (Willis), Louis [ or Lewis A.], Ann (Vining), Lorenzo, Frances, Ada (Stowe), Alexander, George, Catherine (Rousson) and Isabel

Number of Children: 10

Background

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Occupation: stave and lumber dealer
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Biographical Sketch:
He was an early settler in Monroe county. He was Ash twp supervisor 1847-52, a justice of the peace, and a leading citizen for many years. He was called "Black Hawk" from his complexion & characteristics as a leader. He and his wife died of yellow fever while in Memphis TN where they had gone two weeks earlier to spend the winter. Their daughter Nellie who traveled to Memphis with them was reported to be returning to the north.

Notable Facts:
Delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention, 1850. Born in NY state about 1808; exact birthdate unknown. Served in both chambers

Sessions Served:

Seventeenth Legislature, 1853-1854
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Expiring Laws, Judiciary , State Library
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Newport
County of Residence Monroe
District: 8
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/2/1852
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1853
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Twelfth Legislature, 1847
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Claims
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Ash
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe
District Description: Monroe County

Date Elected: 11/2/1846
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1847
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

PolGryd; MIBiog 1:28; USCen 1850, 1860; Monroe Commercial "Flat Rock" Fri22Nov1878p8c4; Find-a-Grave.com; Daughter, Ann's death cert. SeekMI
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