Legislator Details


Henry H. Bingham
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Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/7/1814
City: Camillus
County: Onondaga County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 1/10/1896
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Amelia Wells, dau of Dr. Cyrus Wells; children: 2 sons, 2 daughters

Number of Children: 4

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Occupation: teacher, merchant; real estate
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Education:
Homer Academy, Cortland Co., NY

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Calvin and Betsy (Scott) Bingham, VT pioneers. Moved to Jackson county in 1830 or 1838 establishing a mercantile in Leoni twp for 2 years before selling and starting a farm. He farmed from 1842-53 when he settled in Grass Lake and building the first store there.. He moved to Jackson in 1845, and continued in business for several years. He was connected with the state prison, as clerk, and agent and warden, from 1855-75, after which he was in the real estate business until his death.

Notable Facts:
He was a brother of Gov. K. S. Bingham. Formerly a Democrat, became a Republican at the organization of that party in 1854.

Sessions Served:

Thirteenth Legislature, 1848
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Public Lands
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City of Residence: Grass Lake
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson
District Description: Jackson 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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Bibliography:

DELAND p.201; INTERSTATE p.592; MIBiog:1:82;
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