Legislator Details
Edward King
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/12/1830
City: London, England
County:
Country: England
Death
Date: 2/24/1908
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 2/26/1908
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Highland Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Julia A. Palmer, dau. of John Palmer, 10/3/1854; children: George R., Edward C. and John P. and a daughter
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: grocer, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Emigrated with his father, George King, in 1833, living in New York City unil 1837 when they moved to Ypsilanti, MI. He had a grocery business with his brother until turning to farming in 1867.
Notable Facts:
1880 committees: Religious and Benevolent Associations; State Public School at Coldwater; and Local Taxation
Death certificate gives birth date as 9/7/1830
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Northern Asylum for Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ypsilanti
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Wastenaw 2
District Description: Townships of Augusta, Bridgewater, Freedom, Lodi, Manchester, Pittsfield, Saline, Sharon, York, Ypsilanti (city and township)
Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Local Taxation , Religious and Benevolent Societies , State Public School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ypsilanti
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 1
District Description: Townships of Augusta, Pittsfield, Saline, York, Ypsilanti and the city of Ypsilanti
Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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