Townsend E. Gidley

Townsend E. Gidley
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	(1805-07-20)July 20, 1805 Poughkeepsie, New York
Died	October 8, 1888(1888-10-08) (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.