Legislator Details
James McFarlan
AKA:McFarlane
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/10/1810
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Country: Scotland
Death
Date: 3/30/1880
City: Greenfield, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
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City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodmere Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Elizabeth Walsh before 1838; children: 6, John, Margaret A. (McDonald), Alexander, Mary Catherine (McDonald), Christanna and William
Number of Children: 6
Background
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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He came to the United States at 18, [1828], living briefly in Paterson, NJ, Hudson, NY and Peru, IL before settling in Greenfield, MI in 1839. He served as supervisor for 10 years.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Manufactures, Indian Affairs
Postions Held:
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
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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