Legislator Details
Theophilus C. Grier
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32
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Birth
Date: 1/2/1834
City: Revenna, OH
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Country: US
Death
Date: 6/5/1872
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lawyer
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Biographical Sketch:
He apprenticed as printer at 15, but later studied law in Ohio and began practicing law in Pine Run, MI. He moved to Bay City in 1859. In 1860, he was prosecuting attorney and Circuit Court Commissioner for Bay County and city attorney in 1865. He was elected judge of the 18th circuit.
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He was a descendent of Rev John Cotton of Pilgrim fame.
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Judiciary
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City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay County
District Description: Bay City, consisting of three Wards; Towns of Portsmouth, Hampton, Bangor, Arenac and Williams; Villages of Bangor, Wenona and Portsmouth.
Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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