Legislator Details


Dr. William Brownell
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 26

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 11/16/1830
City: Farmington, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/22/1884
City: Shelby, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Utica, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Utica Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Jane Elizabeth Scudder, 5/10/1856, in Jackson, MI; children: 3, Lizzie M., Kate G. and William S.

Number of Children: 3


Background

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

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of George and Clarissa (Grant) Braonell. He moved to Macomb Co. in 1851 to practice medicine. He served as surgeon for the Michigan 2nd Cavalry from 1861-64. He was on the Utica school board for 15 years and served as its president from 1867-??

Notable Facts:
Lewis C. Butler attempted to murder Dr. Brownell June 24, 1872.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: State Affairs , Education
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Utica
County of Residence Macomb
District: Macomb 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Federal Relations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Utica
County of Residence Macomb
District: Macomb 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1857 p.36; Leeson p.508, 722-23; Find-aGrave.com, includes portrait; MIDeathRec 1867-1950