George Renwick (American politician) explained

George Renwick
State House:Michigan
District:Washtenaw County
Term Start:January 7, 1839
Term End:April 13, 1841
Term Start2:January 4, 1847
Term End2:March 17, 1847
Birth Date:31 October 1789
Birth Place:England
Death Date:June 1863 (aged 73)
Party:Whig

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

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 Territory.[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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bingham, Stephen D. . 1888 . Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators . . en . Thorp & Godfrey, state printers .
  2. Web site: Renacci to Rerrie. . June 3, 2020.
  3. Web site: Legislator Details - George Renwick. . June 3, 2020.