Legislator Details


Joseph H. Dickinson
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Number of sessions served 2
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 41

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Birth
Date: 6/22/1855
City: Chatham, Ontario
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Country: Canada
 
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Number of Children: 0

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Occupation: Organ manufacturer
Race: African American or Negro or Black

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Biographical Sketch:
Brought to Michigan by his parents, Samuel and Jane Dickinson, in 1856, Dickinson was educated in Detroit. At age 15, he shipped on board the US revenue cutter Fessenden for two years. Upon his release from service, he entered what became his lifelong employment in organ manufacturing. In Lexington, MI, he established his own firm, Dickinson & Gould Organ Company. Four years later, he sold his interest in the firm and returned to Detroit to work for Clough & Warrren Organ Company. He was elected to the Michigan House in 1897-98 representing Wayne County's 1st District and was re-elected in 1899-1900.

Notable Facts:
Born in Canada to American parents, who returned to US in 1856.

Sessions Served:

Fortieth Legislature, 1899-1900
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Eastern Asylum for Insane , Supplies and Expenditures
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: City of Detroit

Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
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Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Thirty-Ninth Legislature, 1897-1898
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Local Taxation , State Affairs , State Capitol and Public Buildings , State Public School
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: City of Detroit

Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

PolGryd; MIBiog 1:241
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