Legislator Details
Dr. Leander D. Osburn
AKA:Osborn
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/27/1825
City:
County: Wayne County, IN
Country:
Death
Date: 6/7/1901
City: Vadalia, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/9/1901
City: Calvin Township, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Birch Lake Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Helen M.; children: Mary B., Edgar R. and Charles
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacherm physician
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
home schooled
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Leander [or Josiah] and Helen Mary (Beall) Osborn. Moved to Calvin, MI with his father in 1835. Became a teacher at 21, then read medicine with Dr. Bonine and attended medical school 1951-52. He began practicing in Vadalia, MI in 1853. He served as justice of the peace for many years and was a supervisor.
Notable Facts:
Surname spelled "Osborn" in 1867 Manual.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Asylum for Deaf, Dumb and Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Vandalia
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass 2
District Description: Towns of Newburgh, Porter, Penn, Calvin, Mason, Jefferson, Ontwa, Howard, Milton.
Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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