Legislator Details
W[ashington] Irving Babcock
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/7/1833
City: Troy, NY
County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/31/1908
City: Niles, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/2/1908
City: Niles, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Silverbrook Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Ruth W. about 1858
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, contractor, farmer, lumber trade, justice of the peace
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Collegiate Institute at Charlotteville, NY; attended Genesee College in Lima, NY.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Sallie *Kendall) BabcockTaught until 1858 when he moved to Van Buren Co., MI; farmed until 1866 when he moved to Niles, MI entering the lumber trade. Elected mayor of Niles 1885 and 1886. Member of he Masons.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Claims and Public Accounts , Mining School and Mining Interests, Railroads , Reformatory at Ionia , State Affairs , Supplies and Expenses
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Niles
County of Residence Berrien
District: 9
District Description: Counties of Berrien and Cass
Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Claims and Public Accounts , Lumber Interests, Mines, Minerals and Mining Interests, Railroads , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Niles
County of Residence Berrien
District: 9
District Description: Counties of Berrien and Cass
Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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