Legislator Details
William Robert Toan
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 56
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/1/1832
City: Vernon, NY
County: Oneida County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/28/1901
City: Portland, MI
County: Ionia County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/30/1901
City: Portland, MI
County: ionia County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Portland Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Harriet L. O'Neil; children: 7, John W., Robert Oliver, Derua E. (Maynard), Mary [Mamie] S. (Alta), Harriet L., William R. and one other
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Robert and Mary (Reilly) Toan. Came to Michigan around 1838. He served as sheriff of Ionis county for 4 years [1881-85].
Notable Facts:
Headstone and death record say birth years was 1831.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylums for the Insane, Claims and Public Accounts , Railroads , Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Portland
County of Residence Ionia
District: 19
District Description: Counties of Clinton and Ionia
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status: Widow/Widower
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural Interests , Asylum for the Criminal Insane, Federal Relations , Horticulture , Reformatory at Ionia
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Maple
County of Residence Ionia
District: 19
District Description: Counties of Clinton and Ionia
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: Widow/Widower
Notes: