Legislator Details


Hiram J. Beakes
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 9/6/1827
City: Middletown, NY
County: Orange County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/17/1882
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Hill Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Sarah Chamberlain Swathel; children: 1, Annie Spelman

Number of Children: 1


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
schools of Middleton, NY

Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Ann Arbor in 1851. He studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1851. He served as Washtenaw County Circuit Court Commissioner, 1854 (MIBiog shows 1855-57); Washtenaw County Probate Judge, 1864-72; and mayor of Ann Arbor, MI, 1873-75; as Ann Arbor twp assessor in 1845. Member of the state bar and the law firm of Beakes & Cutcheon of Detroit. Was a member of the law firm of Beakes & Cutcheon of Detroit.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Military Affairs , Education
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Ann Arbor
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1862
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1863
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

PolGryd; USCen 1870, 1860; ANCESTRY; MIBiog 1:65; Manual 1863 p.134: MIBiog: 1:65; MIDeaths&BurInd 1867-1995;