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Lewis Welch

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Lewis Welch
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 9th district
In office
January 1, 1857 – December 31, 1860
Preceded byHenry M. Boies
Succeeded bySamuel Mulholland
Personal details
BornJanuary 1814
New York, US
DiedNovember 15, 1878 (aged 64)
Exeter Township, Michigan, US
SpouseLois Katherine Palmer
Children4

Lewis Welch (January 1814 – November 15, 1878) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

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Welch was born in January 1814 in New York.[1]

Career

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Welch served as supervisor of Exeter Township, Michigan from 1845 to 1849. On November 4, 1856, Welch was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 9th district from January 7, 1857 to December 31, 1860.[1]

Personal life

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On January 3, 1836, Welch married Lois Katherine Palmer. Together, they had four children. Welch was Methodist Episcopal.[1]

Death

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Welch died in Exeter Township on November 15, 1878. At the time of his death, he had lived in Exeter Township for over 40 years. He was interred at McIntyre Cemetery in Monroe, Michigan on November 17, 1878.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Legislator Details - Lewis Welch". Library of Michigan. Retrieved May 18, 2020.