Legislator Details
Marvin L. Seeley
AKA:Sealy
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/15/1840
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/18/1909
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/20/1909
City: Mount Morris, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Upton Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Jeane P. Brown, 6/12/1871, in Genesee Co., MI; children: 3, Burton, Burns and Thyra B.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, lawyer, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school; union school in Flint; studied law with Lt.Gov. William M Fenton, in Flint; 1 year course at University of Michigan law dept.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Daniel [or Lewis D.] and Julia Ann (Taylor) Seeley. He taught school one winter while still attending school. Admitted to the bar. He served as supervisor 4 years and justice 8 years.
Notable Facts:
Last name spelled 'Sealy' on death certificate.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Patrons of Industry
Committees Served On: Education , Rules and Joint Rules , School of Mines
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Mount Morris
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 2
District Description: City of Flint; townships of Burton, Flint, Forest, Genesee, Mount Morris, Richfield and Thetford
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: Endorsed by the Democratic Party