Legislator Details
James Bradford Simonson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/8/1805
City: Roxbury, NY
County: Delaware County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/27/1881
City: Holly, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Holly, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lakeside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lydia F. Sutherland, 4/26/1842 in Oakland Co., MI; children: Ellen F. (Clifford), William F., Ann Eliza (Brewer), James C. and Mary Louise (Webb)
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: merchant, businessman, banker
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Polly (Bradford) Simonson. He was a merchant in Roxbury from 1825-35. He was in trade in Royal Oak, MI for 6 years; in Birmingham for 2 years; and Springfield for 16 years. He moved to Holly in 1860 and was in trade until 1866. In 1866 he organized the First National Bank of Holly and acted as president. He served as supervisor of Springfield for 5 years.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Springfield
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland 3
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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