Legislator Details
Dr. John Roberts
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/17/1812
City: Warwick twp, PA
County: Bucks County, PA
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/18/1886
City:
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Azubah [sic] Brewer in 1847. She died in 1853; children: Willis T. (later of Chaua, IL) & Fannie (Hobbs).
married Caroline A. Powers in 1854; children: John B. & Mary E.
Number of Children: 4
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Occupation: physician
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.
Biographical Sketch:
Of Welsh descent. Came to Jonesville, MI in 1840; moved to Hastings in 1845. Appointed US examining surgeon for pensions in Barry Co. after the Civil War. Retired from practice in 1877.
Notable Facts:
Established the first drug store in Hastings with his brother, James.
Crossman lists birth date as 3/12/1812.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Mines and Minerals, Privileges and Elections, State Library
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City of Residence: Hastings
County of Residence Barry
District: 21
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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