Legislator Details


Edward Shanahan
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 54

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/5/1806
City:
County: Sussex County, DE
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 10/24/1891
City: Dell Prairie, WI
County: Adams County, WI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Edwardsburg, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Edwardsburg Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Rebecca Morris Kimmey, 1829; children: 13, Joseph [or James] Kimmey, William Lawes, Sarah E. , Alexander, Julia A. (Raymond), Henry M., Clifford F., Judson D., Louisa, Edward, Kimmey, Loretta and George

Number of Children: 13


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Clifford and Eleanor (Colbourn) Shanahan. Moved to Michigan in 1832, settling in Beardsley Prairie, Cass Co. He lived there until 1855 when he moved to Jefferson, MI

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Harbors
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Edwardsburg
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1861 p.116; MIBiog 2:275; Find-a-Grave.com; USCen 1850, 1860, 1870