Townsend E. Gidley | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Jackson County district | |
| In office November 2, 1835 – January 1, 1837 | |
| In office January 8, 1838 – January 6, 1839 | |
| In office January 7, 1850 – January 31, 1851 | |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 7, 1839 – January 2, 1842 | |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 1842 – January 1, 1843 | |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office January 7, 1863 – January 3, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Charles V. DeLand |
| Succeeded by | Richard J. Crego |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 20, 1805 Poughkeepsie, New York |
| Died | October 8, 1888 (aged 83) Grand Haven, Michigan |
| Political party | Whig |
Townsend E. Gidley (July 20, 1805 – October 8, 1888) was an American politician who served eight terms in the Michigan Legislature and was instrumental in the drafting of the state's first constitution.