Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/25/1859
City: Bronson, MI
County: Branch County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/12/1923
City: Bronson, MI
County: Branch County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/15/1923
City: Bronson, MI
County: Branch County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Nellie Brown, dau. of Henry and Ann (Monroe) Brown, 9/19/1888, in Bronson, MI; children: 4, Loraine, Isabel, Blythe and Jane R
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: businessman, merchant
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
village schools and Hillsdale College
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Elias [or Charles] and Theresa (White or Whitcomb) Powers. At the age of 17 he began clerking in his father's store, and after 13 years became proprietor. Later the business was carried on by he and his brother, C. H. Powers. He was prominent in social and business affairs of his locality. He was a member of the Odd Fellows [I. O. O. F.]; Ancient Order of United Workmen [AOUW]; the Masons; and Knights Templar. He served as village clerk, treasurer, trustee, and as a member of the school board.
Notable Facts:
Death record gives birth date as 11/27/1859; 1905 Manual says 11/25.
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind , Mines and Minerals , Railroads , Roads and Bridges
City of Residence: Bronson
County of Residence Branch
District Description: Branch County
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Mines and Minerals
Committees Served On: Local Taxation , Mines and Minerals , Northern Asylum for the Insane, Roads and Bridges
City of Residence: Bronson
County of Residence Branch
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Bibliography:
Manual 1905 p.766; Michiganology; MIMarRec 1867-1952; USCen 1900, 1910
