Legislator Details

Image of Worthy L. Churchill
Image Description:
Portrait of Worthy L. Churchill scanned from Men of Progress p.367.

Worthy L. Churchill
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/14/1840
City: Batavia, IL
County:
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 2/4/1913
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 2/6/1913
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elm Lawn Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Amelia Montgomery, dau. of Joseph A. Mongomery, in Chicago, about 1866; children: 1, Florence, 4 other children died in youth

Number of Children: 1

Background

Religion: Episcopalian
Military Service:
Occupation: lumber manufacturer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Joseph W. and Delia S. (Wilson) Churchill. Father was a prominent attorney in the early history of Illinois. Worthy L. moved to Michigan in 1874 to engage in the manufacture of lumber in Alpena. He was a Democrat and was twice elected Mayor of Alpena. In December 1898, he, with friends, organized the Bay City Sugar Company and was chosen president and general manager. He was president of the Alpena Gas Company of Alpena and the senior in the lumber firm of W. L. & H. D. Churchill. He was a Knight of Pythias and Elk; he loved to raise and drive horses.

Notable Facts:
Descendant of Gen. Lovell of Revolutionary fame, his grandfather was General W. L. Churchill of Batavia, NY, well known as an officer in the War of 1812.

Sessions Served:

Twenty-Eight Legislature, 1875-1876
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Harbors, Lumber and Salt Interests
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Alpena
County of Residence Alpena
District: Alpena
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Presque Isle

Date Elected: 11/3/1874
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1875
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1875 p.109; Men of Progress p.367, includes portrait; USCen 1900; SeekMI; Find-a-Grave.com
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