Legislator Details
Samuel Mead Billings
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58
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Birth
Date: 3/3/1838
City: Canton Ohio
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Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: railroad, mining
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Early education at Albion Seminary (now College) supplemented by a course at the University.
Graduated in 1861.
Biographical Sketch:
Moved to Marshall MI with his parents when he was very young. After graduation went to Sault St. Marie, thence Marquette in 1864 where he was engaged in railroad business for seven years; then went to Utah where he worked in mining for a year and a half. He returned to Marquette in 1873to superintend mining operations. Postmaster 15 years and also served as County Clerk, Register of Deeds and Supervisor.
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Mines and Minerals , School for the Blind , Private Corporations
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City of Residence: Marquette
County of Residence Marquette
District: Marquette 1
District Description: Cities of Marquette & Negaunee; townships of Chocolay, Forsyth, Marquette, Negaunee, Richmond, Sands, Skandia, Tilden and Turin
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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