Legislator Details
James L. Lowden
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/30/1840
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/28/1909
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/30/1909
City: Augusta Township, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Stony Creek Cemetery
Marital Information:
married to Sarah Jane Sherwood on 03/18/1868 in Ypsilanti, MI; children: 5, lily, Ella, Allie and 2 others
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools and the State Normal
Biographical Sketch:
Son of James L. and Rachele (Lyon) Lowden. He was born on the farm upon which he later resided.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Northern Asylum for Insane , State Library , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ypsilanti
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 2
District Description: City of Ypsilanti; townships of Augusta, Bridgewater, Freedom, Lodi, Manchester, Pittsfield, Saline, Sharon, York and Ypsilanti
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
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: Horticulture , Michigan Asylum for Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ypsilanti
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Wastenaw 2
District Description: City of Ypsilanti; townships of Augusta, Bridgewater, Freedom, Lodi, Manchester, Pittsfield, Saline, Sharon, York and Ypsilanti
Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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