George Renwick (American politician)

George Renwick (October 31, 1789 – June 1863) was a Michigan politician.

George Renwick
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Washtenaw County district
In office
January 7, 1839 – April 13, 1841
In office
January 4, 1847 – March 17, 1847
Personal details
Born(1789-10-31)October 31, 1789
England
DiedJune 1863 (aged 73)
Political partyWhig

Early life

Renwick was born in England on October 31, 1789. In 1802, Renwick immigrated with his father's family to the United States, where they settled in Gorham, New York. Renwick attended school in Canandaigua, New York, and taught school in the winter. Renwick worked as a carpenter and a farmer in his early life. In 1817, Renwick moved to Greece, New York. In 1828, Renwick moved to Salem, Michigan.[1]

Career

Renwick served on the Michigan Territorial Council, where he represented the 4th district from May 1, 1832 to August 25, 1835.[1][2] On November 5, 1838, Renwick was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Washtenaw County district from January 7, 1839 to April 13, 1841. On November 2, 1840, Renwick was again elected to the state house, where he represented the same district from January 4, 1847 to March 17, 1847.[3]

Death

Renwick died in the June of 1863.[1]

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Renacci to Rerrie". Political Graveyard. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  3. "Legislator Details - George Renwick". Library of Michigan. Retrieved June 3, 2020.


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