Jefferson G. Thurber
Jefferson G. Thurber was a Democratic politician from Michigan who served in both houses of the Michigan Legislature.[1]
Jefferson G. Thurber | |
|---|---|
| 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 1851–1852 | |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 1844 – March 17, 1847 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1807 Unity, New Hampshire |
| Died | May 6, 1857 (aged 49) Monroe, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mary |
| Alma mater | Canandaigna Academy |
Thurber represented Monroe County in the Michigan House of Representatives and the Senate between 1844 and 1852, and was the Speaker of the House during the 16th Legislatuare. He was also a delegate to the 1856 Democratic National Convention which nominated James Buchanan over the incumbent, President Franklin Pierce.[2]
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