Legislator Details
Charles N. Beecher
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/7/1806
City: Livonia, NY
County: Livingston County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/2/1864
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Glenwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Sarah Wetherell: children: 3, Emily A. (Warren), Caroline W. (Warren) and Edward C.
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Eneas and Catherine (Cook) Beecher. He came to Michigan in May, 1836 and settled on a farm in the town of Genesee, Genesee County where he lived until 1954 when he moved to Flint. Postmaster 17 years; 9 successive years as Supervisor; 2 years County Commissioner and Associate County Judge.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Manufactures, State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Whig
Committees Served On: Education
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Genesee
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1850
Date Sworn In: 2/5/1851
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Districts not yet divided.