Legislator Details

Image of Marvin E. Ferguson
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 7/22/2024

Marvin E. Ferguson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/7/1843
City: Penn Yan, NY
County: Yates County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 6/26/1909
City: Marshall, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 6/29/1909
City: Marshall, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakridge Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Anna Ellerington of Penn Yan, NY, dau. of Harold Ellerington, 10/13/1875; children: 5, Mary A., Walter S., Susan M., Harold M. and Alden C.

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, manufacturer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended common schools and Penn Yan Academy, NY

Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish ancestry. Son of Walter S. and Susan Miranda (McAlpine) Ferguson. Located in Marshall, 1883. Engaged in a dairy business for some years. President of Marshall Wagon and Windmill Company. Vice president of Page Brothers Buggy Company. Alderman of the First Ward, Marshall, 1887-89. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Calhoun County 1st District, 1891-94. Mayor of Marshall, 1896-1900. Early trustee and supporter of the Dalcenia Home

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Seventh Legislature, 1893-1894
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Public Lands , State Affairs , State School for the Blind
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Marshall
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 1
District Description: Cities of Albion and Marshall; townships of Albion, Clarence, Clarendon, Convis, Eckford, Fredonia, Homer, Lee, Marengo, Marshall, Sheridan and Tekonsha

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:
Thirty-Sixth Legislature, 1891-1892
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Manufactures, Reform School for Girls
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Marshall
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 1
District Description: Cities of Albion and Marshall; townships of Albion, Clarence, Clarendon, Convis, Eckford, Fredonia, Homer, Lee, Marengo, Marshall and Sheridan

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:

Bibliography:

Manual 1893 p.601; Manual 1891 p.589; Michiganology; USCen 1900; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait
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