Legislator Details


John Crispin Rowden
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/9/1844
City: Chittlehampton, England
County: Devonshire, England
Country: England
 
Death
Date: 5/10/1913
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County:
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Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Fisherville, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Pine Grove Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Alice Victoria Moore around 1865; children: 2, John Joseph and Robert; married Selina Gilbert 7/20/1881 in West Bay City, MI

Number of Children: 2

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
self educated (no more than 3 years formal schooling)

Biographical Sketch:
He came to America with his parents, John and Mary Rowden, around 1855, settling temporarily in Troy, MI. Two years later they moved to North Williams in Bay County. He enlisted as a private in Co. F, 23d Reg. Michigan Infantry Volunteers. He was wounded at A;;atoona, GA, 5/28/1864, in the hip and at Franklin, was grazed by a bullet to the head. He was discharged in July, 1865 as an orderly sergeant. He was an advocate of the rights of labor, and of the farmers in particular.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Sixth Legislature, 1891-1892
Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Horticulture , State Prison
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Auburn
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 2
District Description: West Bay City; townships of Bangor, Beaver, Frankenlust, Frazer, Garfield, Gibson, Kawkawlin, Monitor, Pinconning and Williams

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
Notes: Political Party: Industrial Rowden was also endorsed by the Democrats.

Bibliography:

Manual 1891 p.604-05; USCen 1880, 1900; Find-a-Grave.com; MICoMarRec 1822-1940
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