Legislator Details

Image of John S. Cross
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com. 5/9/2024

John S. Cross
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/4/1849
City: Bangor, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/18/1899
City: Bangor, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/21/1899
City: Bango, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Arlington Hill Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Alice M. Brown, 8/27/1873; children: 8, Millicent A. (Ustick), Sarah E. (Van Duzer), Charles Ellery, Orrin W., Albert Leroy, John S. and 2 others

Number of Children: 8

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: civil engineer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district and village schools; attended Hillsdale College

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Charles U. and Mary Serepta (West) Cross. He grew up on a farm and assisted his father in a surveying practice. He went to work as assistant in the survey and construction of the C & M LSRR [later known as the Chicago & West Michigan Railway], in May 1870. He remained with the company until January 1872 when he became the assistant engineer for the Buffalo, New York & Philadelphia Railroad; from July, 1872 to April, 1874, he was employed by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. as assistant civil and mining engineer in Wilkesbarre, PA. He returned to Bangor, MI in April, 1874 and engaged in real estate and insurance. He served as township clerk, 3 terms. Member of the Masons and served on the committee for the Masonic Home.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Fourth Legislature, 1887-1888
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Insurance , Michigan Institute for Deaf and Dumb, State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Bango
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren 2
District Description: Township of Arlington, Bangor, Bloomingdale, Columbia, Covert, Geneva, Pine Grove, South Haven, and Waverly in Van Buren County.

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:
Thirty-Third Legislature, 1885-1886
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Horticulture , State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence:
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren
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:

Bibliography:

Manual 1885 p.158, 569; USCen 1870, 1880, 1900; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait
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