Legislator Details
John W. Dewey
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 62
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/3/1818
City: Clarence
County: Erie, New York
Country: USA
Death
Date: 9/11/1896
City: Owosso
County: Shiawassee
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Marital Information:
wife, Nancy
Number of Children: 2
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Occupation: farming
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Biographical Sketch:
Born in new York in 1818, John W. Dewey moved to Michigan with his parents in 1823. Settling on afarm in Bloofiled, Oakland County, Dewey recived his basic public education. In 1839, he moved to Shiawassee County and settle on a farm in Owosso. He was elected to represent Shiawassee County for the 1881- 82 term. In addition to holding several minor offices, he also held the offices of Highway Commissioner and school board member for over 20 years.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , State House of Correction
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Owosso
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: Shiawassee 1
District Description: Townships of Bennington, Fairfield, Middlebury, Owosso
(city and town), Perry, Rush, Sciota and Woodhull
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: Married
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