U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senator. He engaged in mercantile pursuits, was a member of the Michigan State House of Representatives, (1850-52), a member of the Michigan State Senate, in 1856 and a delegate to the Loyalist Convention at Philadelphia, in 1866. In 1865, he was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-ninth, Fortieth and Forty-first Congresses, serving until 1871. He was then elected to the United States Senate, serving (1871-83).
U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senator. He engaged in mercantile pursuits, was a member of the Michigan State House of Representatives, (1850-52), a member of the Michigan State Senate, in 1856 and a delegate to the Loyalist Convention at Philadelphia, in 1866. In 1865, he was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-ninth, Fortieth and Forty-first Congresses, serving until 1871. He was then elected to the United States Senate, serving (1871-83).
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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Thomas White Ferry
Born Michilimackinac June 1 1826
Died Grand Haven Oct 14 1896
A Christian gentleman Patriot and Statesman
"I have done what I could to extend our commerce over the world, for the security of life an property along our sea coast and upon our great inland seas." T.W.F.
The Sailors' and Soldiers' friend. For sixty-two years a citizen of Grand Haven, Mich.
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