George Redfield

George R. Redfield (October 6, 1796 – October 29, 1887) was a Michigan politician.

Early life George R. Redfield was born in Suffield, Connecticut, on October 6, 1796, to parents Peleg and Mary Polly Redfield. Around 1821, George owned a farm in Clifton Springs, New York. George had this farm leased while he tutored in Georgia from 1822 to 1826.

Career In 1834, Redfield purchased around 800 acres of land in what is now known as Adamsville, Michigan. Redfield moved to Michigan in 1835. On November 2, 1840, Redfield was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Cass and Van Buren County district from January 4, 1841, to April 13, 1841. On November 1, 1841, Redfield was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 5th district after being sworn in on January 3, 1842. Redfield continued to represent this district until May 12, 1844. Again in 1850, Redfield served as a delegate to the Michigan constitutional convention.

Death Redfield died on October 29, 1887, in Ontwa Township, Michigan.