Legislator Details

Image of William Edwin Bosley
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-GRave.com 5/17/2025

William Edwin Bosley
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 67

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/30/1837
City: Geneseo, NY
County: Livingston County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/14/1916
City: Marshall, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/16/1916
City: Marshall, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakridge Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Julia A. DeLeVerge around 1864; children: 2, Daniel W. and Mary (Lombard); married Franc Dibble Robinson, dau. of N. and Caroline (DeLavergne) Robinson, 12/26/1907, in Marshall, MI

Number of Children: 2

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: businessman, merchant
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
High School in Geneseo, NY

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Daniel and Lucia A. (Richmond) Bosley. From 1859-1871, he worked in Lakeville, NY, in a general store business. He came to MI in 1871, resided in Marshall after 1876 and for 6 years had a carriage and implement business. He established a general hardware store from 1882-93 when he took his son D. W. Bosley into partnership with him under the name W. E. Bosley and Son. He also owned two farms. He held the offices of Alderman and Mayor of Marshall.

Notable Facts:
His family emigrated from England and were among the early settlers of Maryland.

Sessions Served:

Forty-Third Legislature, 1905-1906
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Apportionment , Asylum for Criminal Insane, Mines and Minerals
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Marshall
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

MIBiog:1:96; Manual 1905 p.750; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait; USCen 1900, 1910; MIMarRec 1867-1952
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