Legislator Details


Marcus B. Wilcox
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/24/1821
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Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/8/1868
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Burial
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City: Pinckney, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Pinckney Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Nancy M. Webb, dau of Freeman Webb, jr.; children: Freeman W

Number of Children: 0


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Occupation: farmer, lawyer
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Biographical Sketch:
He established his law practice in Pinckney in the 1850s and later moved to Howell. He served as an assessor in 1863 and a trustee in 1865 in Howell ; a prosecuting attorney in Livingston Co. for several years in the 1860s. Member of the Masons

Notable Facts:
Born in NY.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Finance , Roads and Bridges
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City of Residence: Pinckney
County of Residence Livingston
District: 23
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Manual 1857 p.35; AnBio 2:83-84; Everts (L) p.43,174-75; USCen 1860; Find-a-Grave.com