Legislator Details
Dennison Franklin Holden
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/5/1835
City: Ashford, NY
County: Cattaraugus County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/12/1902
City: Pleasanton Township, MI
County: Manistee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/16/1902
City: Kasson Township, MI
County: Leelanau County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Wilson Holden Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Helen Mary Wilson 1862; children: 4, Perry G., Ellsworth A. and Berto M. and 1 other; married Mary C. Brittan about 1896
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer, civil engineer, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Arnold and Patience (Tanner) Holden. After his marriage in 1860, he moved to Dodge County, MN, and farmed summers while teaching winters. He returned to New York in 1865. He purchased a farm in Almira, Benzie Co., MI, in 1869. He served as school district officer for 13 years, supervisor 12 years, county surveyor 14 years and school examiner 8 years.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Normal School, Special Committee to consider the Governor's Message, Special Committee on Agricultural College Investigation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Oviatt
County of Residence Benzie
District: Leelanau
District Description: Counties of Benzie and Leelanaw
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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