Silas A. Wade (September 4, 1797 – February 19, 1869) was a Michigan politician.

Silas A. Wade
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Hillsdale County 3rd district
In office
January 7, 1857 – December 31, 1858
Preceded byGideon G. King
Succeeded byWilliam W. Brewster
Personal details
Born(1797-09-04)September 4, 1797
Morristown, New Jersey
DiedFebruary 19, 1869(1869-02-19) (aged 71)
Political partyRepublican

Early life

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Wade was born on September 4, 1797, in Morristown, New Jersey.[1] In 1835, Wade moved to Rome, Michigan. In 1850, Wade moved to Jefferson Township, Michigan.[2]

Career

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Wade was a millwright and a miller. On November 4, 1856, Wade was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Hillsdale County 3rd district from January 7, 1857, to December 31, 1858. In 1857, Wade served as overseer of the poor for Jefferson Township. After his time in the legislature, Wade continued to serve in the Jefferson Township local government. In 1859, Wade served as justice of the peace. In 1862, Wade served as township supervisor.[3]

Personal life

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On December 30, 1818, Wade married Sally A. Beers. Together, they more than four children. In 1850, Sarah A. Beers died. On February 26, 1851, Wade married Betsey Barker in Hillsdale County.[1]

Death

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Wade died on February 19, 1869.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Legislator Details - Silas A. Wade". Library of Michigan. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators. Thorp & Godfrey, state printers – via Internet Archive.
  3. ^ Johnson, Crisfield (1879). History of Hillsdale county. Michigan, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers. Everts & Abbott – via Internet Archive.