Legislator Details
Marshall E. Rumsey
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/17/1840
City: Bethany, NY
County: Genesee County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/3/1900
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/7/1900
City: Leslie, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Hattie or Harriet Wickwire about 1865; children: 2, Edward R and Fannie and adopted son Clyde
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, real estate, lumberman, banker
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Bethany Center academy;
high school in Geneseo, NY
Biographical Sketch:
Son of George W. and Fannie (Canfield or Caufield) Rumsey. He taught winters from 1857-62. He moved to Illinois in 1862, involved in business in Chicago until 1867 when he moved to Leslie, MI where he was involved in farming, lumbering, real estate and banking. He served on the village council and school board. he was president of First National Bank of Leslie in 1883.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Leslie
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 2
District Description: Townships of Alaiedon, Bunker Hill, Ingham, Le Roy, Leslie, Locke, Stockbridge, Vevay, Wheatfield, White Oak and Williamstown; City of Mason
Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
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: Elections , Railroads , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: