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
City:
County:
Country: Scotland
 
Death
Date: 3/30/1880
City: Greenfield, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
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

Religion:
Military Service:
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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Bibliography:

MIBiog 2:54; Find-a-Grave.com; USCen 1870; MIDeathRec 1867-1952