Legislator Details
Philo Tillson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/23/1810
City: Winfield, NY
County: Herkimer County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/25/1882
City: Romeo, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Romeo, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Romeo Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Maria Bula Walter; children: 6, Walter Zeleck, William Campbell, Cornelia Maria (Weller), Gertrude Sophia (Pool), Elizabeth M. (Weller) and Frederick Philo
Number of Children: 6
Background
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Military Service:
Occupation: physician
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William and Azabia [or Azubah] Tillson. He moved to Mt. Clemens, MI, in 1833, where he practiced medicine for 10 years before moving to Romeo. He practiced there until his death. Became the first president of the Northeast District Medical Society in 1854. Appointed Romeo postmaster in 1858. Member of the Odd Fellows
Notable Facts:
Headstone gives date of death as June 23, 1882.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Internal Improvement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Mount Clemens
County of Residence Macomb
District: Macomb
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1843
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1844
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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