Legislator Details
Christopher G. Babcock
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 59
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/9/1837
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County: Portage County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/9/1916
City: Bronson, MI
County: Branch County, MI
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Burial
Date: 1/1/1916
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Marital Information:
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
Raised on a farm; studied for 2 yrs at Hiram College. Came to Michigan in 1858. A Populist.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Asylum for Dangerous and Criminal Insane , General Taxation , Local Taxation , Lumber and Salt
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Gilead
County of Residence Branch
District: Branch
District Description: Branch County
Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Election
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic Peoples Union Silver
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Horticulture , Lumber and Salt
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Gilead
County of Residence Branch
District: Branch
District Description: Branch County
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: A Fusionist, backed by the Democratic and Greenback parties.