Legislator Details


John Forbes
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1800
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Country: US
 
Death
Date: 6/19/1876
City: Van Buren Township, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Leticia Cortright 12/9/1820?; children: Daniel, Maria, Elias and Ellen

Number of Children: 4


Background

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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
He came to Michigan in 1819. He settled first in Flat Rock then moved to Van Buren twp in Wayne Co. (in 1865)

Notable Facts:
1800 is actual birth year. Day and month are unknown. MIBiog says he died on 6/19/1876; MIDeaths says he died on 6/23/1876


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Whig
Committees Served On: Manufactures
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Brownstown
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1839
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1840
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:301; MIDeaths1867-1995; USCen 1850, 1860, 1870; CARLISLE p.185