Legislator Details


Wales Fisher Storrs
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/19/1816
City: Westport, NY
County: Essex County, NY
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
Married Elizabeth Cranmer, 1836; children: Cassius Percival; he died in 1877 leaving 2 children. Elizabeth died 1866. Married Edna L. Niles, 1868.

Number of Children: 1


Background

Religion: Congregationalist & Presbyterian
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Occupation: teacher, businessman, lumberman
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Elijah & Julia (Holcomb) Storrs. Moved to Portage Co., OH, 1834; to Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., MI, 1859. In Michigan he engaged in the lumber business.

Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Instruction, Printing
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Coopersville
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 30
District Description: Counties of Ottawa, Muskegon and Oceana

Date Elected: 11/4/1870
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1871
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges , Lumber Interests
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Cooperville
County of Residence Ottawa
District: Ottawa 2
District Description: Towns of Chester, Crockery, Polkton, Spring Lake, Tallmadge, Wright.

Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Rep.Dist.5:117-8; Bingham p.616; Manual 1867 p. 161; Manual 1871 p.106