Legislator Details
Arthur T. Case
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/6/1835
City: Andover, OH
County: Ashtabula Couty, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/15/1888
City: Weldon Township, MI
County: Benzie County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Homestead, MI
County: Benzie County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Homestead Township Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Cordelia Stedman [or Lydia C. Steadman] in 1857; Cordelia died in 1875; children: 2, Nettie & an adopted son [Chales?];
married Hattie L. Lewis of Benzonia 9/10/1879 in Crystal Lake, MI; children: 1, Aley Edna
total children: 3
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Congregationlist
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school and a few terms at an academy
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Orrin Brown and Delia Ann (Creesy) Case. Moved to Benzonia, MI in 1862 then to Weldon in 1864. Held many twp offices, including superintendent of schools for Benzie Co. [4 years], county clerk and register [6 years]; supervisor [15 years] and justice of the peace [17 years].
Notable Facts:
Crossman lists birth date as 12/6/1835.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Local Taxation , Private Corporations , State Public School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Homestead
County of Residence Benzie
District: Leelanaw
District Description: County of Leelanaw and Benzie
Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Manufactures, Mines and Minerals
Postions Held: Assistant Associate Speaker Pro Tempore
City of Residence:
County of Residence Leelanau
District: Leelanaw
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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: