Legislator Details
Cyrus A. Walker
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/2/1859
City: Cooper, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/5/1935
City: Cooper, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/8/1935
City: Cooper, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: West Cooper Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lydia Orell Earl, 9/26/1883; children: 2, John and Leon O.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools; and the Parson business college in Kalamazoo
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish descent. Son of Rep. John and Octavia (Cunningham) Walker. He served as supervisor for the 9 years [about 1900-09] and was chairman of the board 1 year.
Notable Facts:
Son of Rep. John Walker [1869-73]. Died of heart disease.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Lumber and Salt , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1910
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1911
Date Left Office: 12/31/1912
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Lumber and Salt
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Normal Schools , School for the Blind , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 2
District Description: Townships of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Pavilion, Portage, Prairie Ronde, Richland, Ross, Schoolcraft, Texas and Wakeshma
Date Elected: 11/3/1908
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1909
Date Left Office: 1/1/1753
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Committee chairmanship: School for the Blind