Legislator Details
George R. Griswold
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
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Birth
Date: 1/1/1800
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Country: US
Death
Date: 4/5/1857
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Country: At sea
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Marital Information:
married ?? Roberts, dau of Col. E. J. Roberts
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: businessman, editor, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
His father owned a hotel in Detroit. He settled in Detroit at an early day, and was clerk of the first Michigan House in 1835. In 1839 he was owner and publisher of the Detroit Morning Post, a daily paper. He was register of deeds 1837-41, and clerk of Wayne county, 1843-7. Appointed a purser in the navy 9/16/1853, and died on board the US brig, Dolphin, at sea off the African coast, 4/5/1857.
Notable Facts:
Born in the state of New York.
Lt. Governor 1853-55.
He was president pro tem of the Senate in 1853.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Printing
Postions Held: President Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
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Date Elected: 11/2/1852
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1853
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Incorporations, State Library
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description: Counties of Macomb, Saint Clair and Wayne
Date Elected: 11/6/1848
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1849
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Incorporations, Internal Improvement, State Affairs
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description: Counties of Macomb, Saint Clair and Wayne
Date Elected: 11/1/1847
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1848
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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