Legislator Details
John Smith Chipman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/10/1800
City: Shoreham, VT
County: Addison County, VT
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/27/1869
City: San Jose, CA
County: Santa Clara County, CA
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 1/1/1869
City: San Jose, CA
County: Santa Clara County, CA
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Hill Memorial Park
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Occupation: lawyer
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Biographical Sketch:
Graduated from Middlebury College in VT in 1823; admitted to the bar & practiced in Addison County, VT, and Essex County, NY. Moved to Centerville, MI in 1838; moved to Niles, Berrien County, MI; moved to San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA, in 1869 where he died.
Notable Facts:
Elected as a Democrat to the 29th Congress (3/4/1845-3/3/1847);
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Internal Improvement, Select Committee on Management, Disposition and Condition of University and School Funds
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City of Residence: Centreville
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: Saint Joseph
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/1/1841
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1842
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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