Legislator Details
George Bliss Throop
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/12/1793
City: Johnstown, NY
County: Fulton County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/23/1854
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Country: US
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Marital Information:
children: Eliza (Campau), Aeneas and Montgomery
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lawyer, banker
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of George Bliss and Abia (Thompson) Throop He came to Detroit as a bank officer during the flush times of 1836-8 . He had previously been a member of the New York Legislature. He served as postmaster in Aurelius, NY, 1814-18; and of Auburn, NY, 1818-35. He was a brother of Enos B. Throop, once Governor of New York . He was member of the Detroit bar
Notable Facts:
Native of New York where he was a state legislator (Senator) from1828-31.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Harbors
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
District Description: Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/2/1846
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1847
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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