Legislator Details
Jeremiah Jenks
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 64
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/13/1810
City: Newport, NH
County: Sullivan County, NH
Country: US
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City: Harbor Beach, MI
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Country: US
Cemetery: Rock Falls Cemetery
Marital Information:
Married Relief Huestis, dau. of Daniel Huestis, at Crown Point, NY, 1837; children: George W. & Mary E. (Nims). Relief died 1/18/1873 at Sand Beach, MI. Married Mrs. Amanda Jenks (his brother's widow), 1874; children: Amanda had 5 children with her 1st husband
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Baptist
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Occupation: businessman, lumberman
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Jeremiah W. & Hester (Lane) Jenks. Moved to Huron Co., MI, 1854. Involved in the development of lumber, salt, milling, commercial & agricultural intersets in the region.
Notable Facts:
Sen. Committees: State Public School (chair); Banks
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banks and Incorporations, Mechanical Interests , Immigration , State Public School
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City of Residence: Rock Falls
County of Residence Huron
District: 23
District Description: Counties of Huron, Lapeer and Sanilac
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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