Legislator Details
James Bayley
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 62
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/1/1802
City: Scipio, NY
County: Cayuga County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/1/1887
City: Birmingham, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Dorcas N. Pearsall, 1/20/1825 in NY; children: Clarissa I. (Denison), James, J.A., Adams and Volney P. and one other.
Number of Children: 6
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Occupation: harness maker, tanner, currier, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
In 1825 he settled on a farm in Troy, Oakland county. In 1830 he went to Detroit and had charge of a tannery for some years. He was supervisor in 1849, and farm superntendent at the Agricultural College from 1860-63. He moved to Birmingham, MI in 1868. He was president of the Oakland county and state agricultural societies.
Notable Facts:
Bingah has wrong death year.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Geological Survey
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City of Residence: Big Beaver
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland 1
District Description: Townships of Addison, Avon, Oakland, Oxford and Troy
Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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