Legislator Details


Anson Reuben Hardy
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/3/1855
City: Concord, NH
County:
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/2/1920
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/4/1920
City: Okemos, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Mattie C. Smith, 10/23/1878, in Bath, MI; she died in 1885; married Flora A. Smith, dau. of S.S. and Elida Smith, 11/21/1888, in Meridian, Ingham Co., MI; children: 1, Ione Elizabeth (Brucker)

Number of Children: 0

Background

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

Education:
home schooled; courses at business colleges and normal schools

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Rubin K. and Eliza (Lindall) Hardy. He came to Michigan with his parents in 1860, settling on a farm near the Agricultural College. He taught school for 14 years and became a member of the board of school examiners for 6 years, the last 2 as superintendent. He served as register of deeds for 4 years. In 1888, he moved to Lansing and engaged in real estate business. He served on the city school board there for 4 years.

Notable Facts:
Died as a result of an accidental fall from a ladder while picking pears.

Sessions Served:

Forty-First Legislature, 1901-1902
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , State Affairs , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 1
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
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1901 p.632; MIMarRec 1867-1952; Michiganology; USCen 1910; Find-a-Grave.com
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