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
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