Elias Bradshaw was a Michigan politician.

Elias Bradshaw
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Wayne County district
In office
1835–1836
Preceded byPosition established
Personal details
BornCanada
Political partyDemocratic

Early life

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Bradshaw was born in Canada on an unknown date. During his time in Canada, he refused to fight in the War of 1812, and as punishment was imprisoned as an American sympathizer. After this, he moved to Michigan on an unknown date before 1831.[1]

Political career

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In 1835, Bradshaw was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Wayne County district as a Democratic.[2] He serve in this position until 1836. In 1837, Bradshaw was a county surveyor. When he left this position in 1841, he became an associate judge.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Legislator Details - Elias Bradshaw". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  2. ^ "Bradlow to Bradwell". Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 29, 2019.