Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 60
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/18/1844
City: Clarence, NY
County: Erie County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/28/1920
City: Clement City, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Woodstock Township, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Cement City Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Adell E. Stowell, 12/20/1865; children: 5, Alvin A., James H., Fernando C., Earl and 1 other
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools of Clarence, NY
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Caleb and Caroline (Stewart) Parker. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the 100th regiment, New York volunteer infantry, served 2 years and 11 months, and was mustered out in September, 1865 with the rank of sergeant. He moved to Lenawee County, MI, February 1, 1867, and settled in Tecumseh, working on a farm until July, 1868, when he purchased a farm of 72 acres in Woodstock Township. He served as township clerk , justice of the peace , supervisor and register of deeds of Lenawee County.
Notable Facts:
Died of apoplexy/ stroke.
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Horticulture , State Library , Ways and Means
City of Residence: Cement City
County of Residence Lenawee
District Description: Townships of Adrian, Blissfield, Cambridge, Clinton, Deerfield, Franklin, Macon, Palmyra, Raisin, Ridgeway, Riga, Rollin, Rome, Tecumseh and Woodstock
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Horticulture
Committees Served On: Horticulture , School for the Blind , Soldiers' Home , Village Corporations
City of Residence: Clement City
County of Residence Lenawee
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Bibliography:
Manual 1905 p.765; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com; USCen 1870, 1880, 1900
