Jabez G. Sutherland
Jabez G. Sutherland | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 | |
Preceded by | Randolph Strickland |
Succeeded by | Josiah Begole |
Personal details | |
Born | Van Buren, New York | October 6, 1825
Died | November 20, 1902 Berkeley, California | (aged 77)
Political party | Democratic |
Jabez Gridley Sutherland (October 6, 1825 – November 20, 1902) was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Sutherland was born in Van Buren, New York. He completed preparatory studies, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1848. He commenced practice in Saginaw, Michigan and served as prosecuting attorney of Saginaw County in 1848 and 1849.
Sutherland was delegate to the State constitutional conventions in 1850 and 1867 and was a member of the
Sutherland was elected as a Democrat from Michigan's 6th congressional district to the 42nd United States Congress, serving from March 4, 1871, to March 3, 1873. He was not a candidate for re-nomination in 1872.
Sutherland moved to
Sutherland died in Berkeley, California and is interred in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Salt Lake City.
References
- ^ "Sutherland law book has a notable history". Greg Bell, Westlaw Blog, 1/13/2009. Archived from the original on 2013-03-15. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
- United States Congress. "Jabez G. Sutherland (id: S001082)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard