Henry Chamberlain (Michigan politician)
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Henry Chamberlain | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Berrien County district | |
| In office January 1, 1849 – April 2, 1849 | |
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| Born | March 17, 1824 |
| Died | February 9, 1907 (aged 82) |
| Party | Democratic |
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Henry Chamberlain (March 17, 1824 – February 9, 1907) was a Michigan politician.
Henry Chamberlain was born on March 17, 1824, in Pembroke, New Hampshire, to parents Moses and Mary Chamberlain. Chamberlain attended school until about 1836. In 1836, the Chamberlain family moved to Three Oaks, Michigan.[1]
Career
In 1836, once in Three Oaks, Chamberlain started farming with his family. On November 6, 1848, Chamberlain was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Berrien County district from January 1, 1849, to April 2, 1849. In 1850, Chamberlain stated his own farm.[1] In the 1874 Michigan gubernatorial election, Chamberlain was the Democratic nominee. In this election, Chamberlain was defeated by incumbent Republican governor John J. Bagley. In 1876 and 1896, Chamberlain was a delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan. In 1896, Chamberlain was an unsuccessful candidate for the position of presidential elector for Michigan.[2]