Jefferson G. Thurber
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jefferson Gage Thurber (December 30, 1807 – May 6, 1857) was an American lawyer, Democratic Party politician, and Michigan pioneer. He was a member of the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives, and served as the 16th speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives in 1851.
Quick Facts 16th Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Jefferson G. Thurber | |
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16th Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office February 5, 1851 – June 28, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Silas G. Harris |
Succeeded by | Daniel G. Quackenboss |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Monroe County district | |
In office February 5, 1851 – January 5, 1853 | |
Preceded by | Norman Barnes |
Succeeded by | Alfred G. Bates |
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office January 1, 1844 – March 17, 1847 | |
Succeeded by | N. Dunham |
Personal details | |
Born | (1807-12-30)December 30, 1807 Unity, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Died | May 6, 1857(1857-05-06) (aged 49) Monroe, Michigan, U.S. |
Resting place | Woodland Cemetery, Monroe, Michigan |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Mary Bartlett Gerrish
(m. 1834–1857) |
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Relatives | Samuel H. Thurber (half-brother) |
Alma mater | Canandaigua Academy |
Profession | Lawyer |
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