Legislator Details
Dr. Francis H. Berrick
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/18/1823
City: Clemsford Mass
County: Middlesex
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: machinist, lawyer, physician
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Education:
Common.
Studied theology for nine years until 1859.
Harvard Law School: from 1859 until graduated in 1861.
Grad. from Hahnemann Medical School
Biographical Sketch:
Continued study of law after 1861 graduation from Harvard under Judge Perkins of Salem Mass. and admitted to the bar in 1864. In 1865 began study of medicine. In 1868 moved to Buchanan MI where he resided and continued to practice medicine.
Notable Facts:
His father served as a soldier under Napoleon.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Saline Interests , Counties and Townships , Public Health , Religious and Benevolent Societies
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City of Residence: Buchanan
County of Residence Berrien
District: 12
District Description: Berrien County
Date Elected: 11/3/1874
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1875
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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