Abel Millington

Abel Millington (February 5, 1787  1838) was a Michigan politician and physician.

Abel Millington
Member of the
Michigan Territorial Council
from the 4th district
In office
January 7, 1834  August 25, 1835
Serving with George Renwick
Personal details
Born(1787-02-05)February 5, 1787
Rutland, Vermont
Died1838 (aged 50–51)
St. Charles, Illinois

Early life

Millington was born on February 5, 1787 in Rutland, Vermont. In 1826, Millington moved to Ypsilanti Township, Michigan.[1]

Career

Millington was a physician.[1] In either 1825 or 1826, Harvey H. Snow transferred his ownership of Snow's Landing (now known as Rawsonville) to Millington. In 1826, Millington constricted a sawmill there. In 1827, Millington was unanimously elected the first supervisor of Ypsilanti Township, receiving 59 votes.[2] The same year, Millington unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Michigan Territorial Council, receiving 74 votes. In 1832, Millington was elect among the first trustees of the village of Ypsilanti. In 1833, Millington was elected as a member of the member of the Michigan Territorial Council from 4th district, receiving 537 votes. He served in this position from January 7, 1834 to August 25, 1835 alongside George Renwick. In 1835, Millington unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Michigan Senate, receiving 771 votes. In 1836, Millington unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, receiving 1,105 votes.[3] Millington also served as sheriff of Washtenaw County, Michigan.[1]

Removal from Michigan and death

In 1838, Millington moved to St. Charles, Illinois. He died there the same year.[1]

References

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