Legislator Details
William Butts Bushnell
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/21/1849
City: Noble Township, MI
County: Branch County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/17/1919
City: Pasedena, CA
County: Los Angeles County, CA
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Altadena, CA
County: Los Angeles County, CA
Country: US
Cemetery: Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum
Marital Information:
married Sarah Maria Taggart, dau. of David Taggart, 9/17/1879, in Bronson, MI; children: 4, Leland D., Clyde E., Elwood D. and Clesson
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, undertaker, furniture dealer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools; and a course at Orland Academy (Indiana)
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Ephraim Butts and Adeline (Hale) Bushnell. He went west at the age of 20, and followed the painter's trade 7 years. He returned to Michigan in 1876 and began farming. He farmed until 1902, when he became associated with E. M. Turner in a general furniture and undertaking business in Bronson. He served as supervisor many years. Member of the Masons.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Drainage , State Prison
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bronson
County of Residence Branch
District: Branch
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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