Legislator Details


Col. DeGarmo Jones
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1787
City: Albany, NY
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Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/14/1846
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
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Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Catherine H. Annin in 1818

Number of Children: 0

Background

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Education:
self educated

Biographical Sketch:
He came to Detroit as a sutler in the army under Gen. Harrison in 1813, and subsequently settled there. He established a store and became a leading business man, and at a later date was prominent in the development of the Lake Superior copper mines. He served on the territorial council, the Detroit Council. He was mayor of the city in 1839, several times alderman, and took an active interest in business, church and educational affairs. He was on the board of the Detroit French College and erected the first plaster mill in Michigan.

Notable Facts:
Brought his bride to Michigan on the first steamboat to cross Lake Erie. Exact date of birth not known

Sessions Served:

Sixth Legislature, 1841
Chamber: Senate
Party: Whig
Committees Served On: State Affairs , Militia, Finance
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/2/1840
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1841
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Fifth Legislature, 1840
Chamber: Senate
Party: Whig
Committees Served On: State Affairs , Finance , Militia
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1839
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1840
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

DemFreePress[Detroit] 11/16/1846 p.2: PolGryd; MIBiog 1:450; DFP 10/12/1865 p.2;
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