Legislator Details
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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 5/3/2024
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 5/3/2024
Ansel Washington Westgate
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/24/1841
City:
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/1/1896
City: Hanover, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodland Cemetery
Marital Information:
arried Abbey; children: William Burritt and Edmund C.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Congregationalist
Military Service:
Occupation: minister, merchant, insurance agent
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Hillsdale College
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Charles H. and Harriet Maria (Brigham) Westgate. Came to Michigan around 1864. Served as school inspector, county examiner and supervisor. After attending Hillsdale College he went to Massachusetts, staying until 1879. He then moved to Alpena, MI, and was pastor of the Congregational Church there for 4 years. He then became a merchant and insurance agent, living in Cheboygan.
Notable Facts:
Died of Bright's Disease, a kidney disease.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Counties and Townships , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Education and Public Schools , School for the Blind , State Prison , State Public School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Cheboygan
County of Residence Cheboygan
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Cheboygan, Emmet and Presque Isle
Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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