About Abel Millington
Lived 1787 – 1838 (aged 50–51). Abel Millington was an American physician and politician.
Abel Millington (February 5, 17871838) was a Michigan politician and medical doctor.
Early life Millington was born on February 5, 1787, in Rutland, Vermont. In 1826, Millington moved to Ypsilanti Township, Michigan Territory.
Career Millington was a medical doctor. 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. Millington also served as sheriff of Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Removal from Michigan and death In 1838, Millington moved to St. Charles, Illinois. He died there the same year.
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Who was Abel Millington?
American politician and physician
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Abel Millington was born on 5 February 1787 in Rutland.
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Abel Millington died in 1838 in St. Charles, Illinois.
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Abel Millington was a physician and politician.
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Abel Millington was American.
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