Jefferson G. Thurber

Jefferson G. Thurber
16th Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
February 5, 1851  June 28, 1851
Preceded by Silas G. Harris
Succeeded by Daniel G. Quackenboss
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Monroe County district
In office
1851–1852
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
January 1, 1844  March 17, 1847
Personal details
Born (1807-12-30)December 30, 1807
Unity, New Hampshire
Died May 6, 1857(1857-05-06) (aged 49)
Monroe, Michigan
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Mary
Alma mater Canandaigna Academy

Jefferson G. Thurber was a Democratic politician from Michigan who served in both houses of the Michigan Legislature.[1]

Thurber represented Monroe County in the Michigan House of Representatives and the Senate between 1844 and 1852, and was the Speaker of the House during the 16th Legislatuare. He was also a delegate to the 1856 Democratic National Convention which nominated James Buchanan over the incumbent, President Franklin Pierce.[2]

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