Legislator Details
William Oscar Packard
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/14/1832
City:
County: Rensselear County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/2/1894
City: Covert, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Covert, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Covert Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Anna J.; children: Willie G., Fredie E and Harry J.
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lumberman, farmer, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William and Mary Foster (Rood) Packard. His family moved to Chatham, OH in 1836. In 1859, Wm. O. moved to Ganges, MI where he later served as postmaster for several years. In 1870, he moved to Deerfield [Covert post office]. During the 180s he engaged in lumbering, farming, merchandizing and real estate.
Notable Facts:
Son of Rep. William Packard
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Mechanical Interests , Roads and Bridges , State Prison , Asylum for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Covert
County of Residence Van Buren
District: 12
District Description: Counties of Cass and Van Buren
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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