Legislator Details
Vital Records Information:
Marital Information:
married Lurissa Maria, dau. of Peter and Orissa (Parker) Harris (or Hess) 10/29/1866; children: Jennie G. and Nettie O.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Education:
district schools;
attended Michigan State Normal in Ypsilanti;
graduated from the law dept. of "the University", March 1863
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John W. and Hannah (Brown) Botsford. He came to Michigan with his father around 1840. Practiced law for 8 years, specializing in pension claims. In 1870 he was living in South Saginaw, working as a lawyer.In 1880, he had a farm in Osceola twp, Livingston Co., MI. In 1883, he began farming in Bennington twp. He served as Bennington twp supervisor and clerk, as well as, Circuit Court Commissioner. He was active in the Patrons of Industry, and was Vice-President of the County Association and President of the Milling Association.
Notable Facts:
Day of birth not known. An Ancestry.com family tree gives birth date as 10/15/1839 and death date as 4/25/1919 in Seeley, CA. Middle name given as Volney.