Legislator Details
Peter Voorheis
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/2/1849
City: Independence, MI
County: Oakland County,MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/26/1922
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Type of Burial: interred
Burial
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City: Pontiac, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Ann R. Windiate, 11/2/1870
Number of Children: 0
Background
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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended common schools in Clarkston.
Biographical Sketch:
Changed from Democratic to Republican Party, 1886. Served as supervisor and drain commissioner of his township.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Enrollment, Insurance , Select Committee on Governor's Message
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Pontiac
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland 1
District Description: City of Pontiac; townships of Addison, Avon, Bloomfield, Farmington, Oakland, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Southfield, Troy, Waterford and West Bloomfield
Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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