Legislator Details
Minot Thayer Lane
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 30
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/12/1807
City: Marlborough, NH
County: Cheshire County, NH
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/23/1875
City: Detroit, MI
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Country: US
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City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
He was married November 16, 1829 to Ruth Farrar, the daughter of Phineas Farrar and Abigal Stone. She was born August 8, 1807 in Marlborough, Cheshire County, NH and died January 9, 1863.
Number of Children: 0
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Biographical Sketch:
He came to Michigan in 1831 and settled at Romeo. He was a member of the board of Regents of the University of Michigan, 1845-9. He removed to Detroit in 1848. He held several municipal offices in Detroit, including Police Justice from 1866 to 1870.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Public Lands , Towns and Counties
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City of Residence: Bruce
County of Residence Macomb
District: Macomb
District Description: Macomb County
Date Elected: 11/1/1847
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1848
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Manufactures, Elections , Printing
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City of Residence: Armada
County of Residence Macomb
District: Macomb
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Date Elected: 11/6/1837
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1838
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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