Legislator Details
Vital Records Information:
Marital Information:
married Rebecca Mothersill, dau. of Rev. William and Catherine Mothersill, of Detroit, 12/2/1862; children: 1, William P.
Number of Children: 1
Background
Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Lester and Mary A. (Preston) Hobart. He moved to Michigan at age 19. He workedfor his uncle in the Old David Preston Bank, Detroit for 6 years. He moved to Holly in 1865 and engaged in mercantile pursuits. He was appointed postmaster of Holly in 1869 and remained so through March 1887. He served as agent and manager of the Holly Express office for many years, beginning in 1866. He was on the Holly Board of Education and the board of supervisors ; president of the village. Member of the Masons
Notable Facts:
Birth year varies in Census records. MIBiog says 1840, 1860 Census says 1839, 1900 Census says November of 1845; death cert. says 1840.
Died of apoplexy.