Legislator Details


Edward C. Bancroft
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 19

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/12/1825
City: Martinsburg, NY
County: Lewis County, NY
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Annie M.; children: Edward H., Richard B., Harry, and Carroll

Number of Children: 4

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Occupation: editor, lawyer, banker
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Detroit high school of D.B. Crane

Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Michigan at age 7. Went to Milwaukee with his father in 1842 and worked for the Courier there. He returned to Michigan in 1844 and became owner and editor of the Port Huron Observer until 1848. He studied law with Judge W.F. Allen of Oswego, NY then returned to Port Huron in 1851 to practice law until 1857 when his eyesight began to fail. He was then involved in banking and lumbering. He served as postmaster and first mayor of Port Huron, MI, 1857. he was collector of the port for 8 years. He pushed for a rail line from Port Huron to Chicago, succeeding in 1876 when the Chicago & Grand Trunk Railroad was completed. In 1900 he was living in Hot Springs, Arkansas with his son Edward.

Notable Facts:
Secretary of the Michigan Senate, 1849; Served in both chambers. Candidate for US Representative from Michigan 5th District, 1866. First mayor of Port Huron.

Sessions Served:

Tenth Legislature, 1845
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Printing , Engrossment and Enrollment
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City of Residence: Saint Clair
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair
District Description: Saint Clair County

Date Elected: 11/4/1844
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1845
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

PolGryd; MIBiog 1:49; USCen 1860, 1870, 1900
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