Legislator Details
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Orlando C. Moffatt
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/6/1865
City: Lyons, MI
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Country: US
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Number of Children: 6
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Occupation: abstract; businessman
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Education:
public schools of Traverse City
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Seth C. & Emma R. (Linnel) Moffat. His family moved to Northport, MI in 1868. He moved to Traverse City from Northport, 1874. After leaving school at 18, he worked in a bank for 5 yrs. After his father's death, he purchased the abstract books of Grand Traverse Co. & went into business. Elected Register of Deeds, 1898. 1900 & 1902. Attended a Congregational church but was not a member. Member of the Masons.
Notable Facts:
Son of state Sen. & US Rep. Seth C. Moffatt.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Claims and Public Accounts , Executive Business , Fisheries , Home for Feeble Minded , Horticulture
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 27
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Claims and Public Accounts; and Fisheries
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Industrial Home for Girls , Fisheries , Public Buildings , State Prison , Supplies and Expenses
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 27
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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