Legislator Details


Jonathan W. Babcock
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/19/1849
City: Williams Township, ON
County: Middlesex County, ON
Country: Canada
 
Death
Date: 3/7/1889
City: Croswell, MI
County: Sanilac County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Peck, MI
County: Sanilac County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elk Township Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Nancy J. Allen, 5/8/1870, in Sanilac Co.; children: 3, Willard, Alice [died in infancy] and Linda' married Anna Farr

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: purchasing agent, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
limited schooling; self taught through reading

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Henry Augustus and Betsey (Stryker) Babcock. His family moved to Romeo, MI when he was 3; at 14 they moved to Elk Township in Sanilac Co. He had very little schooling & was self educated; went into business as a young man making hoops & staves. Served as town clerk , supervisor, school inspector, and many minor offices, and in 1872 was elected sheriff of Sanilac County. After being sheriff, he decided to become a lawyer, studying until 1877, when he was admitted to the bar. Elected prosecuting attorney in 1880, 1882 & 1884.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Fourth Legislature, 1887-1888
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Constitutional Amendments , Insurance , Judiciary , Liquor Traffic , University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Lexington
County of Residence Sanilac
District: 16
District Description: Counties of Lapeer and Sanilac

Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:35-36; Manual 1887 p.593; USCen 1880; Find-a-Grave.com; MICoMarRec 1822-1940
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