Legislator Details

Image of David Stockdale
Image Description:
David Stockdale portrait from Nimmo p.113

David Stockdale
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 66

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/26/1838
City: Wainfleet, England
County: Lincolnshire, England
Country: England
 
Death
Date: 6/20/1922
City: Wayland, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/23/1922
City: Wayland, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Susan Ann Young in 1859,[ she died in 1872]; children: David Alfred, John Byrn and William H.; married Mary E. Doxey, 8/5/1873, in Grand Rapids, MI; children: Leila May (Ryno) total children: 4

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: blacksmith, farmer, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended a private school in Croft, England until 12

Biographical Sketch:
Son of William and Jane (Pridgeon) Stockdale. The family emigrated from England to America in 1854, settling on a farm in Branch County, MI. Began working as a blacksmith's apprentice at 12; opened his own blacksmith shop in 1858, in Wayland, MI, following his family to America at that time. In 1865, he purchased a farm and switched to farming. While farming he began the study of law, was admitted to the bar and began practice in 1884. He served as justice of the peace for 24 years, supervisor for 10 years, president of Wayland village for 9 years, president of Allegan village 1 year, judge of probate of Allegan County 12 years. He continued his activities in agriculture and as a senior member of the firm of David Stockdale & Son, Attorneys.

Notable Facts:
died in 1922

Sessions Served:

Forty-Fourth Legislature, 1907-1908
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: College of Mines , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , Village Corporations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Wayland
County of Residence Allegan
District: Allegan 2
District Description: Townships of Dorr, Fillmore, Heath, Hopkins, Laketown, Leighton, Manlius, Monterey, Overisal, Salem, Saugatuck and Wayland

Date Elected: 11/6/1906
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1907
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on College of Mines
Forty-Third Legislature, 1905-1906
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , State Prison
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Wayland
County of Residence Allegan
District: Allegan 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on State Prison

Bibliography:

Nimmo p. 113, includes portrait; Manual 1905 p.770; Find-a-Grave.com, includes photo; Michiganology; USCen 1860, 1870, 1900; MIMarRec 1867-1952; Thomas p.258-60
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