Legislator Details
Jared Sexton
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/1/1791
City: Belvidere, NY
County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/4/1875
City: Taylor, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Taylor, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Taylor Township Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Nancy Albright, 1819; children: 7, Jared A., Elizabeth (Aspinwall), Warren Thompson, John M, Sarah S. (Aspinwall)and 1 other
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion: Methodist
Military Service:
Occupation:
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Detroit in 1832 and moved to Dearborn in 1834. He worked on the construction of the Dearborn arsenal, the Central Railroad and other projects. His post office was Dearbornville when in office.
Notable Facts:
Obit gives birthplace as Belvidere, NY; Find-a-Grve says Hopewell, Mercer Co., NJ
Father of Representative Jared A. Sexton.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: State Library , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Dearbornville
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1850
Date Sworn In: 2/5/1851
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Districts not yet divided.