Legislator Details

Image of William Powers
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 5/29/2024

William Powers
AKA:Power
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/17/1842
City:
County: County Tipperary
Country: Ireland
 
Death
Date: 8/3/1911
City: Emmett Township, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/5/1911
City: Emmett Township, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Kenockee Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Mary Sullivan about 1865; children: 8, Richard, Minnie (Gleason), Daniel F., Nicholas L., Catherine (Roberts), Gertrude J. (Cogley), William and 1 other

Number of Children: 8


Background

Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Emigrated to America around age 7. He came to Michigan around 1859. He served as township treasurer [6 years] and supervisor [8 years].

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Fusion
Committees Served On: Elections , Roads and Bridges , State School for the Blind
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Emmet
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 1
District Description: Townships of Berlin, Casco, China, Clay, Columbus, Cottrellville, East China, Emmet, Ira, Kimball, Mussey, Riley, Saint Clair and Wales; City of Saint Clair

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: Other
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:

City of Residence:
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 3
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: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1885 p.160, 583; Manual 1887 p.631; USCen 1880, 1900; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait