Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 29
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/19/1855
City: Tilsonburgh, ON
County: Oxford County, ON
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 11/7/1938
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Port Huorn, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Elizabeth Mooney; children: 4, Lorena (Geddes), Anna (Frank), Alice Cecelia (Reck) and Mrs. Arthur Baker; married Alice M. Gallagher, dau. of Frank and Mary Flynn, 9/24/1913, in Port Huron, MI;
A daughter's given name was Grace, not sure if she was Mrs. Baker.
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, telegraph operator, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Bridget (Welsh) O'Keefe. In 1868, he moved to Michigan, worked on his father's farm, taught several years in Carsonville; was superintendent of schools in Delaware Township, Sanilac Co., and for years station agent and telegraph operator at Minden for the P.H & N.W. Railway. He was a resident of Port Huron for several years, serving as their superintendent of public works for many years. He also engaged in law, loan and insurance business. He served as city clerk for Minden. In 1887, he moved to Carsonville, transferring his business interests there. He was sergeant-of-arms for the senate for 2 terms; and worked with the state highway department from 1914-34. Member of the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society at St. Mary's Cathedral in Lansing.
Notable Facts:
The funeral was held in Lansing on 11/9/1938.
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Insurance , Public Lands
City of Residence: Carsonville
County of Residence Sanilac
District Description: Townships of Argyle, Austin, Bridgehampton, Custer, Delaware, Evergreen, Forester, Greenleaf, Lamotte, Marion, Minden, Moore, Sanilac and Wheatland
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Committees Served On: Insurance , Public Lands , Reform School
City of Residence: Minden City
County of Residence Sanilac
District Description: Townships of Argyle, Austin, Bridgehampton, Custer, Delaware, Evergreen, Forester, Greenleaf, LaMotte, Marion, Minden, Moore, Sanilac and Wheatland
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Committees Served On: Harbors, Public Lands , State Capitol and Public Buildings
County of Residence Sanilac
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Bibliography:
Manual 1885 p.160, 581-2; Manual 1889 p.651; MIBiog 2:158; State Journal [Lansing] 11/7/1938 p.4 col.6-7; Find-a-Grave.com, includes obit; USCen 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930; MICoMarRec 1822-1940
