Joseph S. Fenton
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Financial professional Banker Politician | |
| Work field | Finance Politics | |
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| Birth | 21 January 1781, Washington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA | |
| Death | 14 November 1851 (aged 70 years) | |
| Star sign | Aquarius |
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Biography
Joseph S. Fenton (January 21, 1781 – November 14, 1851) was a Michigan politician.
Early life
Fenton was born in Washington, Massachusetts on January 21, 1781. Fenton lived in Norwich, New York, New York for twenty one years, then he moved to Palmyra, New York. In 1840, he moved to Fenton, Michigan, a town named after his son, Michigan Lieutenant Governor William M. Fenton.
Career
Fenton was a banker. On November 5, 1850, Fenton was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the Genesee County district from February 5, 1851 to until his death. Fenton was a Whig.
Death
Fenton died in office on November 14, 1851 in Flint, Michigan.