U.S. Congressman. He graduated from the Victor Academy New York, moved to Detroit, Michigan, in 1844, engaged in agricultural pursuits and was an alderman of Detroit, (1863-65). In 1873, he was elected as a Republican to the Forty-third Congress, serving until 1875. An unsuccessful for reelection, he resumed his agricultural pursuits and was a regent of the University of Michigan, from 1888, until his death at age 61.
U.S. Congressman. He graduated from the Victor Academy New York, moved to Detroit, Michigan, in 1844, engaged in agricultural pursuits and was an alderman of Detroit, (1863-65). In 1873, he was elected as a Republican to the Forty-third Congress, serving until 1875. An unsuccessful for reelection, he resumed his agricultural pursuits and was a regent of the University of Michigan, from 1888, until his death at age 61.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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