Legislator Details
Col. Gilbert Moyers
AKA:Moyer
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 23
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/13/1833
City:
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date:
City: Washington D.C.
County: District of Columbia
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Washington D.C.
County: District of Columbia
Country: US
Cemetery: Rock Creek Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Frances Follett, 9/14/1858 in Allegan, MI; children: 2, Frances (Consaul) and Ida May (McElroy)
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He practiced law and was prosecuting attorney in Allegan County. He enlisted in the Michigan 3d Cavalry and rose through the ranks to Lt. Colonel by 8/13/1862; honorably discharged 12/21/1864. In 1865, he moved to Memphis, TN.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Incorporations, Expiring Laws
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Allegan
County of Residence Allegan
District: 13
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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