Legislator Details


Reynolds Landon
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 72

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/1/1818
City:
County: Grand Isle County, VT
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/7/1897
City: Oakland, CA
County: Alameda County, CA
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Oakland, CA
County: Alameda County, CA
Country: US
Cemetery: Mountain View Cemetery

Marital Information:
married to Adelia Dorcas Castle, daughter of Peter and Hannah (Wilson) Castle; children: 4, Harriet Belinda (born Apr. 25, 1848, died Sep. 11, 1848), Julia Belinda (born Sep. 7, 1853, died Jun. 3, 1890), Helen Adelia (born May 2, 1857, died Jul. 24, 1861), and William Wilson Landon (born Aug. 21, 1849, died Aug. 30, 1930)

Number of Children: 4


Background

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Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Alson and Belind (Reynolds) Landon. He came to Michigan around 1843. He worked 17 years with the Dexter and Noble, millers. He served as treasurer of Jackson County, MI, for 6 years and Judge of Probate of Antrim County for 4 years.

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Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Harbors, Insurance , Supplies and Expenditures
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City of Residence: Elk Rapids
County of Residence Antrim
District: Charlevoix
District Description: Counties of Antrim, Charlevoix and Manitou

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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Bibliography:

Find-a-Grave.com; MIBiog 2:10; Manual 1891 p.597; USCen 1880