Legislator Details
James L. Schoolcraft
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1800
City: Vernon, NY
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Country: US
Death
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City: Sault Sainte Marie, MI
County: Chippewa County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Anna Maria Johnston, 1836
Number of Children: 0
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Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Lawrence and Margaret Anna Barbara (Rowe) Schoolcraft. Started a store in the Sault in 1825
Indian agent shot and killed by Lieutenant Tilden, 1846 .
Notable Facts:
Brother of Henry R. Schoolcraft.
Birth date unknown; brother Henry was born in 1793.
His post office was Fort Brady [in Sault Ste. Marie] when in office.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Sault Sainte Marie
County of Residence Chippewa
District: Chippewa
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1843
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1844
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Federal Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Sault Sainte Marie
County of Residence Chippewa
District: Chippewa
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1842
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1843
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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