Joseph S. Fenton (January 21, 1781 – November 14, 1851) was a Michigan politician.
Joseph S. Fenton | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Genesee County district | |
| In office February 5, 1851 – November 14, 1851 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1781 Washington, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 14, 1851 (aged 70) Flint, Michigan |
| Political party | Whig |
| Children | William M. Fenton |
Early life edit
Fenton was born in Washington, Massachusetts, on January 21, 1781. Fenton lived in Norwich, New York, New York for twenty one years, then he moved to Palmyra, New York. In 1840, he moved to Fenton, Michigan, a town named after his son, Michigan Lieutenant Governor William M. Fenton.[1]
Career edit
Fenton was a banker. On November 5, 1850, Fenton was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the Genesee County district from February 5, 1851, to until his death.[2] Fenton was a Whig.[1]
Death edit
Fenton died in office on November 14, 1851, in Flint, Michigan.[1][3]
References edit
- ^ a b c Michigan Historical Commission (1924). Michigan Biographies: Including Members of Congress, Elective State Officers, Justices of the Supreme Court, Members of the Michigan Legislature, Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, State Board of Agriculture and State Board of Education, Volume 1.
- ^ "Legislator Details - Joseph S. Fenton". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- ^ "Death of Hon. Joseph S. Fenton". The Republic. Washington, D.C. 24 November 1851. p. 3. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
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