Legislator Details


Shubael F. White
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Number of sessions served 1
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 41

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/17/1841
City: Marshall, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Hattie Rogers in Ann Arbor, 5/16/1868; children: Effie May, Carrie Maud, Frank R., Mabel E., Laura A. and Anna

Number of Children: 6

Background

Religion: Congregationalist
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: teacher, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
country school; prep school and 2 years of college in Olivet, MI; graduated from University of Michigan, 1864; graduated from Albany Law School, 1867

Biographical Sketch:
Of English & Dutch descent. Son of Reuben B. and Chloe (Fish) WhiteEldest of 3 children. Rejected by Michigan Corps of Engineers & Mechanics, 1861, due to brochial difficulties. Enlisted as a pvt. in Co. A, 28th Michigan Infantry; served until 6/1866; discharged as a Capt. Provost Marshall in NC, 1865-66. Studied law after discharge; grad. & admitted to the bar, 1867. Lived in Ludington where he held several local offices over time. He was judge of the 19th Circuit Court in 1873 and 1874.

Notable Facts:
Elected circuit judge of the 19th district, 1873. May have died 10/3/1914 in St. Louis, Minnesota.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , University , Constitutional Amendments , Liquor Traffic
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City of Residence: Ludington
County of Residence Mason
District: 26
District Description: Counties of Mason, Lake, Newaygo and Oceana

Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Chapman (Le) p.215; Manual 1883 p.401, 489; USCen 1880, 1900; MNDeathInd 1908-2002; MIBiog 2:437
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