Legislator Details
Nelson Haskin
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/20/1849
City:
County: Ontario County, ON
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 9/18/1929
City: Shepherd, MI
County: Isabella County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/21/1929
City: Imlay City, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Imlay Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Ella L. Mosher, 9/11/1872, in Mount Clemens, MI; children: 7, Harry A. Bernice May (Bloomfield), Walter N., Alice H. (McMullen Stiles), Norman N., Hugh V. and David Erwin
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: merchant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Mathew and Jane Haskin. Came to Michigan in 1871; naturalized in the U.S., April 10, 1874. In 1881, he formed the firm of Haskin Brothers with M.J. Haskin. He served as village trustee in Imlay City 2 terms.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Internal Improvements, Michigan Asylum for Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Imlay City
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer 2
District Description: Townships of Almont, Arcada, Attica, Burlington, Burnside, Dryden, Goodland, Imlay and North Branch
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
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