Legislator Details
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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 7/16/2024
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 7/16/2024
Alonzo Downing
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 61
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/2/1829
City: Staten Island, NY
County: Richmond County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/4/1914
City: Downington, MI
County: Sanilac County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/6/1914
City: Deckerville, MI
County: Sanilac County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Downington and Deckerville [or D&D] Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Hannah Southworth; married Sarah J. (Burgess) Merom, dau. of Andrew and Mary E. Burgess, 11/13/1894 in Downington, MI;
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Occupation: cooper, logger, merchant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Of Irish ancestry. Son of James Downing. Moved to Niagara County, NY at age 21 and engaged in coopering and making hoops. He moved to Michigan in 1858 adding lumbering to his business pursuits. He purchased a farm in 1873 near the village of Downington, MI. He was part of the Downing and Southworth general store. He held the office of supervisor.
Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease [endocarditis].
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Lumber and Salt , Supplies and Expenditures , State School for the Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Dowington
County of Residence Sanilac
District: Sanilac 2
District Description: Townships of Argyle, Austin, Bridgehampton, Custer, Delaware, Evergreen, Forester, Greenleaf, Lamotte, Marion, Minden, Moore, Sanilac and Wheatland
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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