Legislator Details


William Backus
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49

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Birth
Date: 9/14/1825
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Country: US
 
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Number of Children: 0


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Occupation: farmer, real estate, lumbering
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Biographical Sketch:
Born in NY state. Came to Oakland Co., MI, 1836; went to Montcalm Co., 1848

Notable Facts:
Born in Vermont.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Towns and Counties , State Public School
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City of Residence: Greenville
County of Residence Montcalm
District: Montcalm
District Description: Montcalm County

Date Elected: 11/3/1874
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1875
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:36-7; Manual 1875 p.108