Legislator Details


William M. Colwell
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Number of sessions served 1
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 43

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/17/1839
City: Sherburne, NY
County: Chenango County, NY
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Susan M. Barnes, dau. of Gabriel & Salena J. (Savage) Barnes, 10/2/1865; children: Elmer B. & Fred S. (died at age 6)

Number of Children: 2

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Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: businessman, lumberman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended Coudersport Academy for 1 yr.

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Smith & Louisa (McGee) Colwell. Went into business with his brother, Benjamin, for several yrs. In 1870, bought a lumber business. Enlisted in Co. A, 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry, 1863; served as Quartermaster-sgt the 1st sgt. Later re-enlisted in Co. F, 21st Infantry for Pennsylvania. Commissioned to 2nd Lt.; after being wounded served as an army clerk. He was living in Sharon, PS in 1870. Came to Michigan's U.P., 1872.

Notable Facts:
Superintendent of the Chicago Lumber Co. of Michigan. Committees: Harbors (chair); Lumber; Salt ; State Normal School.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Harbors, Lumber and Salt , Normal School
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City of Residence: Manistique
County of Residence Schoolcraft
District: Delta
District Description: Counties of Chippewa, Delta, Mackinac and Schoolcraft

Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Chapman (Le) p.327-28; USCen 1870, 1880
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