Legislator Details


Daniel Boynton
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 9/9/1842
City: Grass Lake, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 7/9/1895
City: Grass Lake, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Grass Lake, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Grass Lake West Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Mary A Burkhart of Leoni, 7/3/1864; children: Edgar M., Lottie (Greenwood) and Harry W.

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer, miller
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district schools; attended Michigan Collegiate Institute in Leoni, MI, 2 years

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Zera and Permelia Boynton. He canvassed as an agent for the Michigan State Fire Insurance Co. of Adrian for 1 summer and taught the next winter. Following this he work on his father's farm 2 summers but taught duirng the winter. He bought a farm in Leoni township in spring 1865. In 1874, he built a grist mill in partnership with William A. Watts, known as Boynton Mills. He became sole owner in 1877. He served as township treasurer (3 years) and supervisor.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Third Legislature, 1885-1886
Chamber: House
Party: Fusion
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements, State Library
Postions Held:

City of Residence:
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
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: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1885 p.157, 565; USCen 1880; Find-a-Grave.com; MIBiog 1:99
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