Legislator Details
John W. Curtiss
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/13/1846
City: Oakland, NY
County: Genesee County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/22/1920
City:
County: Isabella County, MI
Country:
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Winn, MI
County: Isabella County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Union Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mina Hey, 7/21/1880
Number of Children: 10
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, lumberer
Race:
Education:
Attended common schools and Cary Collegiate Seminary, Oakfield, NY.
Biographical Sketch:
Located in Isabella County in 1868. Served as town clerk, supervisor and county surveyor.
Notable Facts:
Enlisted in 9th New York Heavy Artillery, but rejected for not meeting minimum age requirement.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Liquor Traffic , State School for the Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Dushville
County of Residence Isabella
District: Isabella
District Description: Isabella County
Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Patrons of Industry
Committees Served On: Printing , Public Lands , Reform School for Girls, Special Committee on Soldiers' Home Investigation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Dushville
County of Residence Isabella
District: Isabella
District Description: Isabella County
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: also Democratic