US Congressman. Born in Oakland County, Michigan, he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1846, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1848 and commenced to practice as a register of the United States land office at Red Wing, Minnesota. Upon the admission of Minnesota as a State into the Union, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress and served (1858-59). After his term, he resumed to practice of law until his death at age 46 in Spring Lake, Michigan.
US Congressman. Born in Oakland County, Michigan, he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1846, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1848 and commenced to practice as a register of the United States land office at Red Wing, Minnesota. Upon the admission of Minnesota as a State into the Union, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress and served (1858-59). After his term, he resumed to practice of law until his death at age 46 in Spring Lake, Michigan.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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