Legislator Details
Thomas Brownell Church
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 29
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Birth
Date: 9/1/1821
City: Dighorn, MA
County: Bristol County, MA
Country: US
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Marital Information:
Married Mary E. Stuart, dau. of Colonel John Stuart; children: Frederick I.
Number of Children: 1
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Occupation: lawyer
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Biographical Sketch:
Spent several years sea voyaging; attended Trinity College in Hartford, CT. Studied law at Cambridge Law School, MA. Moved to Grand Rapid, 1843 to practice. Mayor of Grand Rapids, MI, 1853-54. Prosecuting attorney for Kent Co. for 2 years.
Notable Facts:
Delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention, 1850;
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Rules and Joint Rules , Supplies and Expenditures
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description:
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: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Judiciary
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1850
Date Sworn In: 2/5/1851
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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