Legislator Details
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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 9/28/2024
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 9/28/2024
John Caldwell Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/4/1850
City: Medina, NY
County: Orleans County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/7/1916
City: Manton, MI
County: Wexford County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/10/1916
City:
County: Missaukee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Caldwell Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Martha Elizabeth Babcock; children: Ida May, Florence Louisa (Whiting), Leona Mae (Mow) and Frank
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, land agent
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John & Jane (Thomson) Caldwell who were born in Ireland. Moved to Michigan at age 6; raised in Litchfield Twp. Went to work in the woods of Tuscola Co. in 1868. Moved to Missaukee Co., Nov. 1869. He and his brother helped to organized the county. He served as highway commissioner, town clerk, township treasurer, justice of the peace, county treasurer 4 years , and supervisor 10 years. Member of the Grange; Patrons of Husbandry.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Fortieth Legislature, 1899-1900
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Traffic , Private Corporations , State Prison
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Manton
County of Residence Wexford
District: Wexford
District Description: Counties of Clare, Missaukee and Wexford
Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Thirty-Ninth Legislature, 1897-1898
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Lumber and Salt , Normal School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Manton
County of Residence Wexford
District: Wexford
District Description: Counties of Clare, Missaukee and Wexford
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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