Legislator Details
Henry C. Smith
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/9/1804
City: Situate, RI
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Country: US
Death
Date: 1/27/1886
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
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Marital Information:
married Jane A. before 1845; children: Caroline
Number of Children: 1
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Occupation: mason, bussinessman, farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Isreal and Mary Smith. He worked on a farm until of age and enjoyed fair opportunities for an education. He was a mason by trade and worked at it until 1836, when he moved to Grand Rapids, MI. He was engaged both in merchandising and lumbering, and finally became a farmer in Plainfield, Kent County. He held various town and county offices. Member of the Masons.
Notable Facts:
First president of the village of Grand Rapids.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Public Lands
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Austerlits
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1852
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1853
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Public Lands , Agriculture and Manufactures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Plainfield
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent & Ottawa
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1848
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1849
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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