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Leander Chapman came to Jackson in 1835 and commenced the prac tice of law. He was judge of probate from 1836 to 1840, and prosecuting attorney for a portion of the same period. He was candidate as repre sentative to the legislature in 1840. Mr. Chapman was county treasures from 1842 to 1846, and member and speaker of the house of represent tives, Michigan legislature, in 1848. Judge Chapman resided in Jackso over a quarter of a century, and always maintained a high standing among the best men in the county as a lawyer and as a citizen. He was in politics a democrat.
James C. Wood settled in Jackson and commenced the practice of 1aw in 1844. In 1847 he became a member of the law firm of Livermore Wood, which existed for over twenty years. Mr. Wood was elected county treasurer in 1847, and re-elected in 1849. He was elected first mayor' the city in 185-, and served as member of the lower house in 1875-76 Mr. Wood is now practicing law in company with his son, Charles B Wood. Mr. Wood in his principle is a democrat, and has always been active in advocating the principles of his party.
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