Legislator Details
Moses Rumsey Nowland
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/15/1828
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Country: US
Death
Date: 9/2/1905
City: New Boston, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
Date: 9/4/1905
City: Huron Township, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Nowland Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Louisa Ann Harris, 11/2/1853 in Nankin, Wayne Co., MI; children: Ida (Arthur), Ella (VanDecar), Elmer, William, Almond (or Alfonso) and Eliza Jane; married Elizabeth Wells about 1896; children: Goldie (Moore), Moses R., Bryan M. and May Elizabeth
Number of Children: 10
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Occupation: lawyer, farmer, merchant
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son od William and Elizabeth (Rumsey) Nowland. He came to Huron Township, Michigan in 1831 with his parents. He served as township treasurer, clerk and supervisor for many years. In 1880, he was living in New Boston, MI.
Notable Facts:
Native of New York, born in Feb. of 1828, exact date not known.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Fisheries
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Catville
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 5
District Description: Towns of Brownstown, Huron, Monguagon, Romulus, Sumpter, Taylor and Van Buren
Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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