Legislator Details
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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 8/7/2024
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 8/7/2024
Daniel McGovern
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/3/1833
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County:
Country: Ireland
Death
Date: 3/25/1926
City: Tustin, MI
County: Osceola County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/28/1926
City: Tustin, MI
County: Osceola County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Burdell Township Cemetery South
Marital Information:
married Melissa Worden, dau. of Wealthy (Farrington) Worden about 1856; children: 3, Bird Bell (Holmes), Daniel F. and William Adelbert and 2 others
Number of Children: 4
Background
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Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Hugh McGovern. He came to America with his parents in 1834. His mother died when he was 9. He grew up on a farm. Naturalized in 1853. He was a private in the 3rd NY artillery during the Civil War. After mustering out, he settled in Osceola County, MI in 1868. He held the offices of supervisor, township clerk and school inspector and served at least 20 years as justice of the peace.
Notable Facts:
Died of influenza and suffered from senility.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, Harbors, Reform School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Tustin
County of Residence Osceola
District: Osceola
District Description: Counties of Osceola and Missaukee
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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