Legislator Details


Elijah B. Seeley
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Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/12/1795
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Country: US
 
Death
Date: 4/10/1876
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County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Sarah Orinda Fancher, she died in 1842; children: Rufus F.; married Mary M. Hall who died 1 year after the marriage; chilren: Mary; married Lydia Kelsey of Herkimer Co., NY; children: Alexander H., James I. and Seymour K.

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion: Presbyterian
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Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
ame from Warren, Herkimer County, NY , in 1835 , and settled on a farm in Pittsford, Hillsdale County. He was frequently called upon to fill town offices . He was the first Supervisor in 1836, 1837 and 1838 , and also held it in 1840 and 1849. He was founder of the "First Presbyterian Church of Bean Creek,” afterwards the “Congregational Church of Hudson," and an elder or deacon for 40 years .

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Sessions Served:

Fourth Legislature, 1839
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Ways and Means , Accounts, Organization of Towns and Counties
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City of Residence: Pittsford
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale
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Date Elected: 11/5/1838
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1839
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 2:272; Everts (H) p.177, 178
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