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Norman A. Beecher
American politician

Norman A. Beecher

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American politician
A.K.A.
Norman Beecher
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Rensselaerville, Albany County, New York, USA
Age
62 years
Positions
member of the Michigan House of Representatives
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Biography

Norman A. Beecher (April 22, 1830 – May 23, 1892) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Norman A. Beecher was born in Rensselaerville, New York on April 22, 1830, to Calvin and Emeline Beecher. Norman was moved with his family to Owego, New York in 1834. Norman then moved to Orleans County, New York at age 21 around 1851.

Career

Beecher moved to Michigan in 1857, and settled down on a farm in Clayton Township, Michigan the next year. In 1879, Beecher became the first to introduce the American Holderness cattle to Michigan. Beecher was raised as a Democrat, and voted for James Buchanan, but in the 1860 presidential election, Beecher voted for Abraham Lincoln. From then on, Beecher was a Republican. Beecher served as the superintendent of schools in Clayton Township from 1875 to 1876. On November 4, 1884, Beecher was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Genesee County 1st district from January 7, 1885, to December 31, 1888.

Personal life

Beecher married Lovenia D. Billings on September 19, 1855. Lovenia died on September 9, 1874. Beecher went on to marry Marcelia A. Wood on December 1, 1875. Beecher had two children with each of his wives. Beecher was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Death

Beecher died in Clayton Township on May 23, 1892. Beecher was interred at the Flushing City Cemetery.

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