Legislator Details

Image of George C. Wyllis
Image Description:
George C. Wyllis portrait from Chapman(Le) p.[274]

George C. Wyllis
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/1/1825
City: Potsdam twp, NY
County: Saint Lawrence County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/9/1895
City: Moscow, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City:
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Blackmar Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Emily [or Emma] Buck, daughter of Israel & Jane Buck, 6/10/1852 or 7/10/1852; children: Helen S., Lucy J. (Armstrong), James C., Florence, Arthur L., Maud C. and Carrie N.

Number of Children: 7

Background

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Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, nurseryman, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
common schools; attended Michigan Central College, Spring Arbor, MI

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Erastus & Hannah (Cobb) Wyllis. Of English ancestry. Lived in Geneseo Co., NY, 1833-38. Moved to Pulaski twp, Jackson Co., MI fall, 1838. Both parents died by 1843. In 1843, attended 1 term at Michigan Central College in Spring Arbor, MI & additional terms later. Taught 20 winters, operated a nursery business for several yrs. & known as an expert on fruit production. He served as school inspector for 9 years and was on the board of education for several years; a justice of the peace for 18 years.

Notable Facts:
Committees: Rules (chair); State Agricultural College.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Rules and Joint Rules
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Moscow
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale 2
District Description: Twps of Adams, Amboy, Jefferson, Moscow, Pitsford, Ransom, Somerset, Wheatland, Woodbridge and Wright

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:

Chapman (Le)p.275-76, portrait p.274; Manual 1883 p.409, 523-24; USCen 1880; Find-a-Grave.com; MIMar 1851-1875
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