Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/20/1842
City: Toronto, ON
County: York County, ON
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 3/31/1936
City: St. Johns, MI
County: Clinton County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: St. Johns, MI
County: Clinton County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Sowle Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Eunice M. Sherman, 9/30/1866
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Attended common schools and Marshall H.S.
Biographical Sketch:
Located in Clinton County, 1854. Served in the Navy, then Co. C, 1st Michigan Cavalry, during Civil War. Enlisted in Co. C, 2/14/1865, promoted to full quartermaster sergeant. Served as Master of Subordinate Grange No. 439, and of Pomona Grange No. 25. Served on executive committee of Michigan state Grange for six years. Served as commander of "Billy Begole" G.A.R. Post of Maple Rapids. Member of Michigan House of Representatives from Clinton County, 1893-96.
Notable Facts:
Authored Civil War Memories on Foot and by Horse, 1866. ASIN#: B006DFWOV4
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Education , Enrollment, School for the Blind
City of Residence: Maple Rapids
County of Residence Clinton
District Description: Clinton County
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Committees Served On: Education , Horticulture , Normal School
City of Residence: Maple Rapids
County of Residence Clinton
District Description: Clinton County
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Bibliography:
MI Manual 1893, p. 616.
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