Legislator Details
William H. McKinstry
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/1/1852
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/22/1933
City: Grand Ledge, MI
County: Eaton County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/24/1933
City: Kalamazoo, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Delia Williams, dau. of Anna Williams, around 1875; children: 3, Sophia M. and 2 others [who likely died as children]
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: cigarmaker
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools.
Biographical Sketch:
Of Irish and English ancestry. Son of Hugh W. and Sophia (Clare or Clair) McKinstry. Located in Battle Creek, about 1858. Located in Muskegon, 1885. Financial Clerk of the House of Representatives, 1891-92. Closely identified with the cigarmakers' union.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Fisheries, Labor Interests, Select Committee on Congressional Reapportionment
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: Muskegon 1
District Description: City of Muskegon
Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Lumber and Salt , University
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: Muskegon 1
District Description: City of Muskegon; township of Lakeside
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: Single
Notes: