George Renwick (American politician)
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George Renwick | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Washtenaw County district | |
| In office January 7, 1839 – April 13, 1841 | |
| In office January 4, 1847 – March 17, 1847 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1789 |
| Died | June 1863 (aged 73) |
| Party | Whig |
George Renwick (October 31, 1789 – June 1863) was a Michigan politician.
Renwick was born in England on October 31, 1789. In 1802, Renwick immigrated with his father's family to the United States, where they settled in Gorham, New York. Renwick attended school in Canandaigua, New York, and taught school in the winter. Renwick worked as a carpenter and a farmer in his early life. In 1817, Renwick moved to Greece, New York. In 1828, Renwick moved to Salem, Michigan Territory.[1]
