Legislator Details
William Paisley Laing
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/26/1813
City: Milton, NY
County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/14/1896
City: Perry, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
Date:
City: Perry, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Rose Lawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married to Achsah Mariah Chapel
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: farmer, merchant and mail carrier
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Biographical Sketch:
He came to Ann, Arbor, MI in 1833. He removed to Shiawassee County, MI in 1836. In 1837 he settled in Sciota, where he held the offices of Supervisor and Justice of the Peace. In 1850 he moved to Perry Center, Shiawassee County and was appointed Postmaster. In 1856 he was elected Sheriff of Shiawassee County and re-elected in1858.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Printing
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Perry
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: Shiawasee 2
District Description: City of Owosso; townships of Bennington, Fairfield, Middlebury, Owosso, Perry, Rush, Sciota and Woodhull
Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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