Attwater, Reuben, 1768-1831

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Born in Cheshire, May 11, 1768; lived some time at Wallingford; Secretary of Michigan Territory, March 18, 1808 to October 15, 1814; Collector of the port of Detroit, 1814-128; Acting Governor of the Territory of Michigan, 1811-1812; acted also as land commissioner, until 613 claims were decided in February 1811; Atwater Street in Detroit named in his honor; died February, 1831. (from Atwater history & genealogy)

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From the description of Reuben Attwater petition, 1804-1813. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 321070270

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Birth 1768-05-11

Death 1831

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