Legislator Details


Henry Alfred Osborn
AKA:
Number of sessions served 8
Gender: Male
Age at election: 62

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/6/1858
City: Barry, ON
County: Simcoe County, ON
Country: Canada
 
Death
Date: 2/14/1949
City: Sault Ste. Marie, MI
County: Chippewa County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Sault Ste. Marie, MI
County: Chippewa County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Pine Grove Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Mary Surman about 1881; children: 12, Emily A., Clara R., Eva, Violet, Leonora M., Lewis, Raymond C. and Gertrude H.

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion: Congregational Church
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Ontario public schools

Biographical Sketch:
English descent. Son of William Osborn. He emigrated to the US in 1879. He served as Chippewa County Road Commsioner and originated the building of stone macadam roads in that county. He was associated with the Chippewa County Agricultural Society since its organization. He was a Shriner, Knight Templar, I.O.O.F., Knights of Pythias (Chancellor), B.P.O.E., Pomona Grange (master), Pine Groves Grange No. 1290.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Sault Ste. Marie
County of Residence Chippewa
District: Chippewa
District Description: Chippewa County

Date Elected: 11/6/1934
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1935
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Sault Ste. Marie
County of Residence Chippewa
District: Chippewa
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Sault Ste. Marie
County of Residence Chippewa
District: Chippewa
District Description: Chippewa county

Date Elected: 11/4/1930
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1931
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Northern State Teachers' College, State Affairs , State Sanatorium , Transportation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Sault Ste. Marie
County of Residence Chippewa
District: Chippewa
District Description: Chippewa County

Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Northern State Teachers' College.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Sault Ste. Marie
County of Residence Chippewa
District: Chippewa
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Sault Ste. Marie
County of Residence Chippewa
District: Chippewa
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On:
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Sault Ste. Marie
County of Residence Chippewa
District: Chippewa
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1922
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1923
Date Left Office: 1/1/1753

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Michigan Reformatory , State Affairs , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Sault Ste. Marie
County of Residence Chippewa
District: Chippewa
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/2/1920
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1921
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1933 p.664; Manual 1929 p.703; Manual 1935 p.716; Manual 1931 p.673; Manual 1927 p.657; Manual 1925 p.611; Manual 1923 p.749; 1949 HJ p.267, HR12; SeekMI; USCen 1910, 1920; Find-a-Grave.com