Legislator Details
Alonzo Bennett
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/22/1807
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County: Addison County, VT
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/20/1892
City: New Buffalo, MI
County: Berrien County,MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Rebecca Richardson 2/18/1845
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: merchant
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Samuel and Sally (Hatch) Bennett. His family moved from Vermont to Erie County when he was young. In 1833, they moved to Berrien County, MI. He was elected county clerk in 1838, 1840 and 1842. He owned a retail grocery in New Buffalo, MI. In 1870, he became a druggist. He also served as postmater and supervisor.
Notable Facts:
First president of New Buffalo.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Claims, University and School Lands
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County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/1/1841
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1842
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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