Legislator Details

Image of Judge George E. Hand
Image Description:
Portrait of George E. Hand scanned from Rep.Dist. 1 on page following p.68.

Judge George E. Hand
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Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1809
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Death
Date: 8/30/1889
City: Madison, CT
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Country: US
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Marital Information:
never married

Number of Children: 0

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Occupation: lawyer, judge
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Education:
graduated from Yale College, 1829

Biographical Sketch:
Moved to Detroit in 1831/32 where he studied law and was admitted to the bar. In 1834 he was made master in chancery and again in 1839 or 1889. Appointed probate judge for Wayne county, 1835-37; served as US District Attorney under President Pierce. In later life he ceased to practice law and dealt in real estate. Member of Detroit's Young Men's Society in 1833 and on the executive committee of the Young Men's State Temperance Society. He was a founder and first president of the Detroit Bar Library until October 1868. He was treasurer of the Presbyterian Alliance. Helped found the Brady Guard in 1836. Ill health took him to his brother's home in Connecticut for the last 3 years of his life.

Notable Facts:
Born in Connecticut; exact date not known. As part of the Brady Guard he participated in the 'Toledo War' Chair of the Commettee for the sale of public works

Sessions Served:

Eleventh Legislature, 1846
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Federal Relations
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
District Description: Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/3/1845
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1846
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Single
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:369; DFP 8/31/1889 p.5; Rep.Dist. 1 page following p.68
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