Legislator Details
Emerson Choate
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/28/1807
City: Malden
County:
Country: Canada West
Death
Date: 5/18/1882
City:
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/19/1882
City: LaSalle, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Monroe Township Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Martha Bowen or Thayer 2/28/1831; children: Caroline R. (Larabee), Louisa M., Minerva M. (Curtis), Emerson H., Maria M., Edward M., Sherman D. and Frank C.
Number of Children: 8
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Of English descent. Son of Samuel and Elizabeth(Cordell) Choate. Came to Michigan with his parents after the War of 1812, in 1816. He served as postmaster, supervisor (23 consectutive years plus), township clerk and justice of the peace. Delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention, 1850.
Notable Facts:
MIBiog gives birth place as North Carolina in 1808; 1861 Mich.Manual says Canada West; USCen records give Canada as birthplace.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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