Silas A. Wade (September 4, 1797February 19, 1869) was a
Michigan
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politician.
Early life
Wade was born on September 4, 1797, in
.
In 1835, Wade moved to
Rome, Michigan. In 1850, Wade moved to
Jefferson Township, Michigan.
Career
Wade was a millwright and a miller. On November 4, 1856, Wade was elected to the
Michigan House of Representatives
The Michigan House of Representatives is the lower house of the Michigan Legislature. There are 110 members, each of whom is elected from constituencies having approximately 77,000 to 91,000 residents, based on population figures from the 2010 ...
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.
Personal life
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.
Death
Wade died on February 19, 1869.
References
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1797 births
1869 deaths
American justices of the peace
Politicians from Morristown, New Jersey
People from Hillsdale County, Michigan
Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives
19th-century American judges
19th-century American legislators
19th-century Michigan politicians