Legislator Details
Rufus Tinney
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/13/1793
City: Norwich, CT
County: New London County, CT
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/15/1858
City: Highland, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Highland, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: West Highland Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Eunice; children: 4, D.C., Monroe, Ann and Rufus
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Settled in Highland, MI, in 1833, coming from Wheatland, Monroe County, NY. He resided where he first located until his death in 1858 . He was the first Supervisor of the town in 1835, and filled that office for 6 terms .
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Enrollment
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Highland
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1840
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1841
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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