Legislator Details


John Groves
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

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Date: 1/1/1800
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Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Elmira Vanderhoof, 11/21/1844 in Berrien Co., MI; children: John D. and Charles W.

Number of Children: 2


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Biographical Sketch:
He was a native of Augusta, ME. He moved to Buchanan, MI from New Albany, IN in 1844. He began practicing law in Buchanan in 1848.

Notable Facts:
Date of birth unknown. First lawyer in Buchanan. Died in 1852.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Organization of Towns and Counties, Public Lands
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City of Residence: Buchanan
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien
District Description: Berrien County

Date Elected: 11/3/1845
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1846
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Public Lands
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City of Residence: Buchanan
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien
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Date Elected: 11/4/1844
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1845
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:357; BiogPub (B)p.320; MIMar to 1850;