Legislator Details
Silas D. McKeen
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/13/1811
City:
County: Orange County, VT
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/13/1861
City: Almont, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Romeo, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: McCafferty Cemetery
Marital Information:
Number of Children: 0
Background
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Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
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Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Sarah March (Collins McKeenHe came to Lapeer County from New Hampshire about 1841. He was one of the pioneer members of the Lapeer County Bar. He was living in Attica Township, MI in 1860. He built a mill on the Flint River that later burned. Served as Piersonville township supervisor, 1839 Intemperate habits cut his life short.
Notable Facts:
1860 Census says he was born in New York about 1812, exact date not known. Died before 1887
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Organization of Towns and Counties, State Prisons, Elections , Banks and Incorporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lapeer
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1836
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1837
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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