Legislator Details


Charles H. Cossitt
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/10/1848
City: Oconomowoc, WI
County: Waukesha County, WI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 12/26/1911
City: Owosso, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/28/1911
City: Owosso, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Elizabeth or Elmira, about 1872; children: Harry

Number of Children: 1

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: machinist, foundry worker
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Asa L. and Mercy A. (Sherman) Cossitt. He came to Detroit with his parents, later moving to Wayne, and then to Lansing. He enlisted in the 6th Michigan cavalry, Co. D, Feb. 1865 and served in the army of the Potomac; transferred to First Michigan Cavalry,Co. H in Nov. 1865 and in Utah territory, where he was mustered out of the service March, 1866. Returning to Michigan, he located at Owosso, where he engaged in the foundry and machine business for the over 14 years. In 1881, he was elected mayor and re-elected the following year and was the superintendent of water works at the time of his death.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Third Legislature, 1885-1886
Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Manufactures, Reform School for Girls
Postions Held:

City of Residence:
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: Shiawassee 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:

MIBiog 1:202; Manual 1885 p.158, 570; USCen 1880, 1900; SeekMI; USCen 1880; Find-a-Grave.com
View Bibliographical Sources