Legislator Details
George Fitzsimmons
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 59
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/19/1793
City:
County: Tioga County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/9/1870
City: Reading, Mi
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Reading, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Reading Methodist Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lydia Raplee; children: John, George,, Anrew "Lee" Madison Raplee (A.M.R.), Mary (Mickle), Catherine (Palmer), Vincent, Luther and Uriah (foster son)
Number of Children: 8
Background
Religion: Baptist
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Mary Polly (Fredericks) Fitzsimmons. He moved to Reading, MI from Rose, NY in 1837. He was elected treasurer of the town in 1839, serving 2 years in that position; in 1840 was chosen a justice of the peace. This office he held for 16 years, the last 12, continuously from 1851-63. He was township supervisor 1852. Member of the Masons.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Manufactures, Militia
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Reading
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1852
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1853
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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