Legislator Details

Image of Theodore H. Hinchman
Image Description:
Portrait of Theodore H. Hinchman scanned from Rep.Dist 1 page following p.76.

Theodore H. Hinchman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/6/1818
City:
County: Morris County, NJ
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/12/1895
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Louisa Chapin 9/1842; children: Frederick W., John M., Ford D. C., Frank, Mary, Mrs. Herbert O'Brien and Charles C.

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service:
Occupation: merchant, banker
Race:

Education:
public schools of New York

Biographical Sketch:
He was the 4th of 10 children. Son of John R and Mary (De Camp) Hinchman. The family moved to New York city in 1825. His early work life included retail sales and office work. In 1836 he was offered a position in Detroit and he became a clerk for Chapin & Owen's drug and grocery store. In 1842, he became a partner in the business. In 1853 as sole owner, he redirected the business; in 1869 he formed the Merchants & Manufacturers Bank, with himself as president. He joined the Detroit Young Men's Society. He served his community in the fire dept. he was commissioner of sewers, 1855-60. He was a Whig then, after 1867, a Democrat.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Twenty-Ninth Legislature, 1877-1878
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: University , Cities and Villages , Banks and Incorporations, Religious and Benevolent Societies , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 2
District Description: Wards 1, 5, 6, 8 and 9 of the City of Detroit in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

DFP 5/13/1895 p.1 [includes sketch] and 4; DFP 5/14/1895 p.2; DFP 12/30/1895 p.12; Manual 1877 p.99; Rep.Dist. 1 page following p.76
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