Legislator Details


Chester Buckley
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1812
City:
County:
Country: US
 
Death
Date:
City: Battle Creek, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Battle Creek, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Mary Jane; children: Isabella T., Vanranselaer C., Charles L., Homer, Lafayette and Cornelia

Number of Children: 6


Background

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Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, merchant
Race:

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
In 1853, he sold his interest in a mill. Village president of Battle Creek, MI, 1856-57; mayor of Battle Creek, 1863. In 1865, he was briefly a partner in a livery business.

Notable Facts:
Born in New York, exact date of birth and death not known. Died in 1866 (age about 55 years).


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Indian Affairs, Harbors
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 3
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1862
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1863
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: No political party information available.
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Manufactures
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 3
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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Bibliography:

USCen 1850, 1860; Manual 1863 p.134; PolGryd; Rust p.122