Legislator Details


Willis Merton Slosson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/25/1849
City: Newark Valley, NY
County: Tioga County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/21/1923
City:
County: Los Angeles County, CA
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Colma, CA
County: San Mateo County, CA
Country: US
Cemetery: Cypress Lawn Memorial Park

Marital Information:
married Miriam Ella Butler, 5/20/1874, in Tioga Co., NY; children: 4, Leonard Butler, Lawrence Merton, Stuart Arthur and Edna (Pirie)

Number of Children: 4


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: businessman, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Ozias Judd Ann (Fisher) Slosson. He moved to Michigan around 1880. He served as village trustee, village president and supervisor, each 2 terms.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Railroads , Upper Peninsula Prison
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Reed City
County of Residence Osceola
District: Osceola
District Description: Counties of Missaukee and Osceola

Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Manual 1889 p.657; USCen 1880; Find-a-Grave.com