Legislator Details
Enos G. Berry Dr.
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 27
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/5/1814
City: State of New York
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Country: US
Death
Date: 1/1/1877
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: Physician
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Medical degree.
Biographical Sketch:
Born in New York state in 1814, he studied medicine in Chautauqua, New York before settling in Quincy, Michigan in 1836. He practiced medicine for over 30 years. He was elected as representative to the Michigan legislature from Branch County in 1842 and as state senator from the Third District in 1848-1849.
Notable Facts:
He secured the passage of the bill for building the Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad over the veto of the governor. His speech on that occasion is said to have been "one of the most intensely interesting and soul-stirring speeches" ever delivered in the senate.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Finance , Public Instruction, Public Lands
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City of Residence: Quincy
County of Residence Branch
District: 3
District Description: Counties of Branch, Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe
Date Elected: 11/6/1848
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1849
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Supplies and Expenses , Division of Towns and Counties, Manufactures
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City of Residence: Quincy
County of Residence Branch
District: 3
District Description: Counties of Branch, Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe
Date Elected: 11/1/1847
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1848
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Select Committee on Management, Disposition and Condition of University and School Funds, Ways and Means , University and School Lands
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City of Residence: Quincy
County of Residence Branch
District: Branch
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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: Unknown
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