Legislator Details
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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 5/29/2024
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: