Legislator Details

Image of Colonel Leonard McKnight Sellers
Image Description:
L.M. Sellers photo from the Grand Rapids Herald, 11/13/1922 p.1 col.6

Colonel Leonard McKnight Sellers
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/2/1849
City: near Saint Thomas, PA
County: Franklin County, PA
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/12/1922
City: Cedar Springs, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Cedar Springs, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
never married

Number of Children: 0

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: newspaper publisher, editor, printer, journalist
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district schools; attended Fayetteville Academy near Chambersburg

Biographical Sketch:
Of German/Scottish descent. Son of Leonard & Elizabeth (Montgomery) Sellers. Enlisted in the 21st Pennsylvania cavalry before he was 16. After the war, he farmed for 1 season before turning to printing. He moved to Cedar Springs in 1869, working as a shingle packer until December. Established the Cedar Springs Clipper newspaper with its first issue on Dec. 29, 1869, publishing it for over 50 years. In 1921, he sold his interest in the Clipper and went west for his health.

Notable Facts:
The family's farm was destroyed by Gen. Lee's invasion in 1863. Witnessed the battle of Gettysburg as a child. Committees: Engrossment & Enrollment; Printing (chair) Also known as L. McKnight Sellers and Mack.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Third Legislature, 1885-1886
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Municipal Corporations, Printing , Railroads
Postions Held:

City of Residence:
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, Printing
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Cedar Springs
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
District Description: Townships of Algoma, Alpine, Cannon, Courtland, Grattan, Nelson, Oakfield, Plainfield, Solon, Sparta, Spencer, Tyrone and Walker

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

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Single
Notes:

Bibliography:

Chapman (Le) p.326-27; Manual 1883 p.408, 517; Manual 1885 p.161, 583-4; Find-a-Grave.com; USCen 1900; DFP 7/2/1922 p.D1; GRHer 11/13/1922 p.1 col.5-6;
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