Legislator Details
Edbert Beckwith Green
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 30
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/24/1858
City: Olivet, MI
County: Eaton County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/20/1905
City: Charlotte, MI
County: Eaton County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/23/1905
City: Olivet, MI
County: Eaton County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Olivet City Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Olive Louisa Wheeler, 10/4/1881. in Big Rapids, MI
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: businessman, insurance agent
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Olivet College in 1875; attended and eastern college
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Albertus Lavoisier and Eunice Mindwell (Ely) Green. He served as messenger in the State Legislature during the session of 1865. He was president of the village of Olivet 2 terms. In the year 1884, he moved to Alma, Gratiot county, and as a member of the firm of Hamlin & Green is engaged in the manufacturing and lumber business. He was president of the village of Alma at the time of his election to the State Senate.
Notable Facts:
Death certificate gives birth year as 1853.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education and Public Schools , Executive Business , Liquor Traffic , Normal School, Public Buildings , Railroads
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Alma
County of Residence Gratiot
District: 24
District Description: Counties of Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella and Midland
Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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