Legislator Details
Richard Jones
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 66
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/15/1807
City: Richfield, NY
County: Otsego County, NY
Country: US
Death
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City: Assyria, MI
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Ellis Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Amelia Tuckerman, dau. of Benjamin and Tryphosa Tuckerman, 9/26/1830; children: 5, George T., Flora T., Mary A. (Talmage), Fannie E. (McCullum) and Henry B.
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Jonathan and Polly Jones. He came to Michigan in 1838, first living in Hillsdale Co., then in Assyrai, Barry Co. in 1848. and lived at Battle Creek in 1887. He served as supervisor and town clerk; as postmaster from 1855 to 1863
Notable Facts:
Died in 1880
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Library
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City of Residence: Assyria
County of Residence Barry
District: Barry 2
District Description: Towns of Orangeville, Prairieville, Barry, Hope, Johnstown, Baltimore, Assyria, Maple Grove.
Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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