Legislator Details
Theron S. Gurney
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/12/1836
City: Chester, OH
County: Geauga County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/6/1914
City: Hart, MI
County: Oceana County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/15/1914
City: Hart, MI
County: Oceana County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Hart Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Helen S. about 1868; children: Anna H., John A. and 3 others
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Willoughby, Ohio, University; graduated
from Ohio State and Union Law College at Cleveland, OH, 1862
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Lenor and Sophronia (MacC???_ Gurney. He was principal of Chardon, OH, Union Schools from 1863-65, and came to Hart, Oceana County, MI in 1866, where he practiced of law. He served as Supervisor, Town Clerk, Village President, County Clerk and Register of Deeds.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fisheries , Industrial Home for Girls , Insurance , Mechanical Interests , Saline Interests , School for the Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hart
County of Residence Menominee
District: 22
District Description: Counties of Lake, Mason, Newaygo and Oceana
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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