Legislator Details


Obed Pierpont Lacey
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1810
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Death
Date: 5/13/1844
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County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
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City: Niles, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Silverbrook Cemetery

Marital Information:
married to Lucy Peltier or Pelletier on January 22, 1834. children: 2, Harriet (Wickham) (b. Oct. 23, 1834, d. Sep. 6, 1910) and Fanny (b. Dec. 11, 1836, d. May 3, 1911)

Number of Children: 2


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Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Ephraim Lacey. Came to Niles, MI in 1828. Establish a trading post and post office. First Postmaster and first Clerk of the town of Niles. He built the first bridge over St. Joseph River

Notable Facts:
Born in Ohio. Month and day of birth not known.Named Niles MI in honor of the editor of the Niles Weekly Register (a noted New England paper of that time). Brother of Rep. Elijah Lacey.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
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City of Residence: Niles
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1842
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1843
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Find-a-Grave.com; MIBiog 2:5