Legislator Details


Bartlett A. Nevins
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/1/1854
City: Richland, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 12/23/1935
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/26/1935
City: Otsego, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mountain Home Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Helen L Long, dau. of Montgomery D. and Sarah A. Long, about 1880; children: 1,

Number of Children: 1

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, principal, miller, businessman, real estate, insurance
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district schools until age 14; graduated from Michigan Agricultural College, 1875

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Newton Jacob and Oril Augusta (Brown) Nevins. He moved to Otsego, Allegan Co., in 1875 and was principal of schools there for 4 years. In March, 1880, he purchased a half interest in a planing mill at Otsego, forming a partnership under the firm name of Prentiss & Nevins. The manufacturing part of the plant was burned in December, but was rebuilt the following spring, a partner added, and the firm became Prentiss, Nevins & Co. In 1895, the firm became Nevins & Lindsley, and the plant was finally sold to the Otsego Chair Company. From 1890-94 he was postmaster of Otsego. He was engaged in various types of business, including real estate and insurance. Served as justice of the peace and was on the school board several times.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Forty-First Legislature, 1901-1902
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Railroads , State House of Correction
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Otsego
County of Residence Allegan
District: Allegan 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Fortieth Legislature, 1899-1900
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylum for Dangerous and Criminal Insane , Federal Relations , Liquor Traffic
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Otsego
County of Residence Allegan
District: Allegan 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1899 p.653; USCen 1900, 1910; Find-a-Grave.com; Michiganology
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