Legislator Details

Image of Byron F. Parks
Image Description:
Byron P. Parks portrait from Chapman(Le) p.[236]

Byron F. Parks
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/24/1829
City: Burlington, NY
County: Otsego County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 12/23/1899
City: Lamb, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/26/1899
City: Lamb, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:

Marital Information:
married Mary Day, dau. of Harlem & Salona Day, in Potsdam, NY 2/19/1866; children: Mary A., Fred & Bertha.

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer, hotelier, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of William & Elizabeth (Witter) Park[s]. Of English & Scottish descent. Farmed until 1862 when he enlisted as a 1st Lt., Co. F, 121st Reg. NY Vol. Infantry. Served 9 months. Did some recruiting. On his return he sold his farm; bought a hotel in Burlington twp., NY; sold this 1865 & moved to Wales, MI, 1866. Sold agricultural equipment. 1875 took over operation of the co. poorhouse for a time before returning to his farm. Served as Deputy Co. Sheriff, twp clerk & justice of the piece.

Notable Facts:
Committees: State Fisheries; Military Dept.; Rules & Joint Rules. Death record gives last name as "Park".

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: House
Party: Greenback
Committees Served On: Fisheries, Military Affairs , Rules and Joint Rules
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Wales
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 3
District Description: Townships of Berlin, Brockway, Columbus, Emmet, Greenwood, Kenockee Kimball, Lynn, Mussey, Riley and Wales

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
Notes:

Bibliography:

Chapman (Le) p.237-38, portrait facing p.237; MiBiog 2:173; SeekMI
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