Legislator Details
Jacob M. Benedict
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
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Birth
Date: 7/26/1832
City: Warwick NY
County: Orange Co.
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: farmer, manufacturer
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Education:
Common school.
Biographical Sketch:
Moved to MI in 1853 and became Ionia Co. resident in 1857. Was a Supervisor and held other township offices.
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Born in New York.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Immigration
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City of Residence: Portland
County of Residence Ionia
District: Ionia 1
District Description: Towns of Danby, Ionia, Lyons, North Plains, Portland and Ronald
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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