Legislator Details

Image of William A. French
Image Description:
William A. French Chapman (Le) portrait p. [262]

William A. French
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/2/1849
City: Dunnville, Ontario
County: Haldermand County, Ontario
Country: Canada
 
Death
Date: 2/28/1903
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 3/2/1903
City: Dundee, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Maple Grove Cemetery

Marital Information:

Number of Children: 4

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: telegrapher; businessman, lumberman, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Robert & Letty A. (Young) French. He moved to the US in 1867. Telegrapher & manager for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. Manufactured barrels in Elmore, OH with his father. Moved to Dundee, MI, 1876. He engaged in saw-milling and was an agent for the Canada Southern system (RR). Held no offices before entering the legislature. Michigan land commissioner, 1894-1900. Died at St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw of cancer. Member of the Masons.

Notable Facts:
Manual says he was born in Pelham, Canada. Political Graveyard gives birth place as Pelham, Welland Co., Ont. Also known as Billy French. Committees: State Prisons (chair); Insurance; Fisheries; Special Investigating Com. against State Bd. of Fish Commissioners (chair)

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fisheries, Insurance , State Prison
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Dundee
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe 2
District Description: Townships of Ash, Berlin, Dundee, Exeter, Frenchtown, London, Milan, and Raisinville

Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

PolGryd; Chapman (Le) p.262-64, portrait on p.[262]; Manual 1883 p.406, 503; SeekMI; USCen 1880; MIMar 1867-1925; DFP 3/2/1903 p.4; DFP 3/3/1903 p.2
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