Silas A. Wade
Silas A. Wade (September 4, 1797 – February 19, 1869) was a Michigan politician.
Silas A. Wade | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Hillsdale County 3rd district | |
| In office January 7, 1857 – December 31, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | Gideon G. King |
| Succeeded by | William W. Brewster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 4, 1797 Morristown, New Jersey |
| Died | February 19, 1869 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Republican |
Early life
Wade was born on September 4, 1797, in Morristown, New Jersey.[1] In 1835, Wade moved to Rome, Michigan. In 1850, Wade moved to Jefferson Township, Michigan.[2]
Career
Wade was a millwright and a miller. On November 4, 1856, Wade was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives 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.[3]
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.[1]
Death
Wade died on February 19, 1869.[2]
References
- "Legislator Details - Silas A. Wade". Library of Michigan. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
- 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.
- Johnson, Crisfield (1879). History of Hillsdale county. Michigan, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers. Everts & Abbott – via Internet Archive.