Legislator Details
Frank[lin] Morton
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/1/1835
City:
County: Onondaga County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/29/1912
City: Hinton, MI
County: Mecosta County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/1/1912
City: Livonia, MI
County: Wayne County. MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Newburg Cemetery
Marital Information:
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Runa? and Mary Ann (Ward) Morton. In 1837, his parents moved first to Lenawee County, then to Clinton County and then to Ingham county, to farm. In 1862, he enlisted in the 6th Michigan Cavalry, and served to the close of the war. He was elected county coroner1 term and supervisor 4 terms.
Notable Facts:
Find-a-Grave says he was born in Albany, NY; 1889 Manual says Onondaga Co., NY
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Private Corporations , School of Mines
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lakeview
County of Residence Mecosta
District: Mecosta
District Description: Mecosta County
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: Married
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