Legislator Details
Henry Vance
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 71
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/13/1833
City: Rochester, NY
County: Monroe County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/28/1913
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/30/1913
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
single
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: log scaler, lumber inspector
Race:
Education:
common schools of New York and Michigan
Biographical Sketch:
Of Irish ancestry. Son of William and Margaret (Grodon) Vance. He moved to Saginaw, MI in 1846. He worked in various aspects of the lumber industry until August 1861 when he enlisted in Co. E, 2nd Michigan Cavalry. He owned and operated a tug boat on the Saginaw River for 3 year. From 1868-98 he was a log scaler and concluded his career in this line on Georgian Bay, Canada in 1898.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Fish and Fisheries , Horticulture , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: West Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: