Legislator Details
Buckminster Wight
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/5/1797
City: Sturbridge, MA
County: Worcester County, MA
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/28/1879
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Marital Information:
married Sarah Marsh, dau. of Silas ans Deliverance (Fisk) Marsh, 9/14/1820 at Sturbridge, MA; children: Henry Augustus, Stanley Griswold and Edwin B
Number of Children: 0
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common schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son Alpheus and Miriam (Belknap) Wight. He moved to Detroit in 1832 and entred the lumber business in 1837. Served on the city council.
Notable Facts:
MIBiog gives birth year as 1896.
Wight Street in Detroit is named for him.
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
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Date Elected: 11/8/1854
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1855
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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