Legislator Details
Image Description:
Henry H. Herkimer, portrait from Nimmo, p.58
Henry H. Herkimer, portrait from Nimmo, p.58
Henry H. Herkimer
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/4/1842
City: Exeter Township, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/4/1926
City:
County:
Country:
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: London Township, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: London Township Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Helen Stoddard 2/20/1868 in Monroe, MI; married Lucy J. Vedder around 1880; children: 3, Carrie Ester (Mason), Maud E. and Bennie L. [Maud and Bennie died as infants]
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools
Biographical Sketch:
son of Robert H. and Mary D. (Peters) Herkimer. In 1862, he enlisted in company K, 5th Michigan cavalry, and remained in the service until the close of the war. After the war he married and settled on a farm in London Township.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Liquor Traffic , Upper Peninsula Hospital for the Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Maybee
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Drainage
Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Drainage , Labor , Public Lands , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Exeter
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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