Legislator Details
Henry McCowen
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 68
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/7/1820
City: Easton, PA
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Country: US
Death
Date: 11/7/1887
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County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Sarah Ann Weir, 5/1/1842; she died 7/4/1886; children: William H., Eliza, Martha, Arthur L., Mary, Matilda and 2 others; married Mrs. Sarah A. Timms, widow of Dr. D. Timms, 2/10/1887
Number of Children: 8
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Occupation: businessman, farmer, merchant
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Moved to Elmira, NY as a young man. Moved to Michigan about 1845 and lived in Marshall and then Tecumseh. Moved to Hillsdale in 1851 and bought a farm. He held several local offices.
Notable Facts:
Died at his farm from typho-malarial fever.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Manufactures
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City of Residence: Moscow
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale 1
District Description: Townships of Litchfield, Scipio, Moscow, Adams, Fayette and Allen
Date Elected: 11/3/1868
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1869
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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