Legislator Details
Image Description:
Daniel P. Foote, portrait from Mills p.788
Daniel P. Foote, portrait from Mills p.788
Dan P. Foote
AKA:Foot
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/18/1831
City: Deerfield, NY
County: Oneida County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/11/1898
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/14/1898
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Navy
Occupation: sailor, farmer, teacher, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools of Freedon, NY
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Henry & Harriet (Northrup??) Foote. In 1838 his family moved to Freedom, NY. Led an adventurous youth, enlisting in the US Army for the War with Mexico [1838] (which ended before he was deployed), sailing on a whaler, living in Peru for a year and returning to the US in 1850 to join the Navy. Came to East Saginaw, MI in 1854 settling in Tittabawassee as a teacher. He taught, cleared land and studied law for a few years. Admitted to the bar, 1863 & moved to Saginaw. Held many local offices, including justice of the peace and as a member of the board of supervisors.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Constitutional Amendments , Judiciary , State Public School , Saline Interests
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 23
District Description: Saginaw 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
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