Legislator Details
Jefferson G. Thurber
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/30/1807
City: Unity, NH
County: Sullivan County, NH
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/6/1857
City: Monroe, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Monroe, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodland Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Bartlett Gerrish Wood, dau. of Deacon Thomas and Betsey Gerrish, of Boscawen, NH, in Monroe, MI 3/6/1834 ; children: 6, Julia, Henry, Thomas, [Rev.]Edward Gerrish, Elizabeth J. (Wing) and Jefferson Mann
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Canandaigna Academy in western NY
Biographical Sketch:
Son of EdwarsHe taught Latin and Math at the Canandaigna Academy for a time. He was admitted to the bar and settled in Monroe, MI in 1833. He served as prosecuting attorney and probate judge for Monroe County. He was a presidential elector in 1849.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Finance , Internal Improvement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District: 3
District Description: Counties of Branch, Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe
Date Elected: 11/2/1846
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1847
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: State Affairs , Internal Improvement, Enrolled Bills
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District: 3
District Description: Counties of Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe
Date Elected: 11/3/1845
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1846
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Internal Improvement, State Library , Privileges and Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District: 3
District Description: Counties of Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe
Date Elected: 11/4/1844
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1845
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Division of Towns and Counties, Internal Improvement, Privileges and Elections, State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District: 3
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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On:
Postions Held: Speaker
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe
District Description:
Date Elected:
Date Sworn In:
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status:
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