Legislator Details
Charles Curtiss Phillips
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/8/1845
City: Kalamazoo, MI
County: Kalamazoo COunty, MI
Country: MI
Death
Date: 2/14/1927
City: San Diego, CA
County: San Diego County, CA
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 2/19/1927
City: Bangor, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Arlinton Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Ellen [Nellie] Bovee, about 1869; children: 4; Rolland, Stimson, Henry R. and Clara A.
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: newspaperman, publisher, merchant, grocer, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools; 1 year at Olivet College; 2 years at Hillsdale College
Biographical Sketch:
On January 2, 1864, he enlisted in Company H, 25th Michigan infantry, and served in it and in the 28th Michigan for 2 and one - half years. From 1875-88, he engaged in newspaper work at Bangor. He published a paper at Hartford 4 years, then returned to Bangor and engaged in mercantile business. He served as township and county superintendent of schools; was postmaster at Bangor 7 years.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Military Affairs , Public Health , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , Upper Peninsula Asylum for Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bangor
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Central Michigan Normal School , Revision and Amendment of our Present Statutes, Education , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bangor
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren 1
District Description: Van Buren County
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: