Legislator Details


Alfred Milnes
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/28/1844
City: Bradford, England
County: Yorkshire, England
Country: England
 
Death
Date: 1/15/1916
City: Coldwater, MI
County: Branch County, MI
Country:
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 1/17/1916
City: Coldwater, MI
County: Branch County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Luncinda E. Hull, 1/6/1868 in Quincy, MI; children: Alfred C., Maud L. and Mabel F.; married Sarah H. around 1880

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: grocer, real estate, insurance, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended high school of Coldwater, MI

Biographical Sketch:
Emigrated to the U.S., 1854 with his parents, Henry and Mary Milnes, settling in Newton, Jasper Co., IA. Moved to Coldwater, Branch Co., MI, 1860; enlisted as a private in Co. C, 17th Reg., Michigan Volunteer Infantry in 1862, mustered out in 1865. He returned to Coldwater after the war and worked with his father in the grocery and produce business until 1871 when he went into business alone. Mayor of Coldwater 1885-1886.

Notable Facts:
Lt. Governor of Michigan in 1894; presided over the State senate until his resignation 6/1/1895; elected to the 54th Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Julius C. Burrows; served from 12/2/1895-3/3/1897. Delegate to the Michigan constitutional convention of 1907 & 1908

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Sixth Legislature, 1891-1892
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Executive Business , Finance and Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Coldwater
County of Residence Branch
District: 7
District Description: Counties of Branch and Calhoun

Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Thirty-Fifth Legislature, 1889-1890
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Military Affairs , Public Health , Public Improvements, School for the Blind , Soldiers' Home , Labor Interests
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Coldwater
County of Residence Branch
District: 7
District Description: Counties of Branch and Calhoun

Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

CongBio p.1528; Michiganology; USCen 1880; MIMar 1868-1925; Manual 1889 p.628
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