Legislator Details
Lyman E. Belknap
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/17/1851
City:
County: Cayuga County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/17/1918
City: Camas, WA
County: Clark County, WA
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Portland, OR
County: Multnomah County, OR
Country: US
Cemetery: River View Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Julia Allen, 1875; died 5/1893 leaving a daughter who died in 1895 when 15 years old.
married Mary E. Schultz, 2/18/1899
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, lumber
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Attended common schools.
Biographical Sketch:
Located in Mayville, 1861. Came to MI when 9. Served as township supervisor for ten years and chairman of Tuscola County board for two years. Member, Michigan house of representatives from Tuscola County 2nd District, 1895-98.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Institution for the Deaf and Dumb , Liquor Traffic
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Mayville
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola 2
District Description: Townships of Almer, Columbia, Dayton, Elkland, Ellington, Elmwood, Fremont, Indian Fields, Kingston, Koylton, Novesta and Wells
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Widow/Widower
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Institution for the Deaf , Mines and Minerals , Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Mayville
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola 2
District Description: Townships of Almer, Columbia, Dayton, Elkland, Ellington, Elmwood, Fremont, Indian Fields, Kingston, Koylton, Novesta and Wells
Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: