Legislator Details
George Yerkes
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/19/1838
City: Novi, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/11/1913
City: Junction City, CO
County:
Country: US
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Marital Information:
Number of Children: 0
Background
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Occupation: farmer
Race:
Education:
Common schools
Biographical Sketch:
Served as justice of the peace and town supervisor.
Notable Facts:
He died in early Dec. 1913; exact date not confirmed.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Engrossment and Enrollment
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Novi
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland 2
District Description: Townships of Commerce, Farmington, Highland, Lyon, Milford, Novi, Rose, West Bloomfield and White Lake
Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Federal Relations