Legislator Details
Edmund Brownell
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/1/1853
City: Metamora, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Death
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Burial
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City: Oakwood, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood-Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lexie Copeman 7/4/1873, in Romeo, MI; children: 2,Carrie E. (Gibson) and Roy E.; married Addie Foster Husted, dau. of William and Emma (Lockwood) Husted, 5/1/1917, in Lapeer
Number of Children: 2
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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Rep. Ellery A. and Emily (Dowd) Brownell [1867 and 1869 sessions]l. Moved to his own farm in Hadley Township in 1891. He served as supervisor of Hadley township, 3 terms.. He ass vice-president of the First National Bank of Lapeer and was one of its directors for a number of years.
Notable Facts:
Died in 1927
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Horticulture , Northern Asylum for Insane , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Thomas
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer
District Description: Lapeer County
Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Completed the term of Henry Lee, who had died.