Legislator Details


George Pomroy Cobb
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/13/1841
City: York, NY
County: Livingston County, NY
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
Married Laura Munger, daughter of Algenon S. Munger of Bay City, 11/1871.

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Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer, teacher, lawyer
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Biographical Sketch:
1866-68 attended then grad. from U. of Michigan Law school. Admitted to the bar 1868; moved to Bay City. Served in the 5th & 7th Michigan Cavalry & the 1st Michigan Veterans Cavalry.

Notable Facts:
Elected circuit judge of the 18th judicial district, 1887.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Insurance , Ways and Means
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City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 1
District Description: Township of Bangor and city of Bay City [Includes population of West Bay City, incorporated 1877]

Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Cyc 1:185-86;