Legislator Details

Image of Alonzo  B. Green
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 11/4/2025

Alonzo B. Green
AKA:
Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Male
Age at election: 54

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/6/1860
City: Dover, ME
County: Piscataquis County, ME
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/21/1945
City: Green Township, MI
County: Alpena County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/24/1945
City: Alpena, MI
County: Alpena County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Evergreen Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Rosie E. Nichols, 6/28/1885, in Green Township, Alpena Co., MI; married Dora B. Eaton, dau. of Moody and Etta (Nelson) Eaten, 7/7/1891 in Alpena, MI; children: 2, Edna and Ray

Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
common schools of Alpena County

Biographical Sketch:
Came to Michigan with his parents, George M. and Nancy A. (Royal) Green, in 1869 who settled on a farm in Green Township. Served as clerk of Green township for 6 years, and as supervisor for 20 years, 8 years of which he was chairman of the board. He was also deputy oil inspector for 8 years.

Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease and nephritis.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Boys' Vocational School, Kalamazoo State Hospital , Public Utilities , Rules and Resolutions
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Hillman
County of Residence Crawford
District: Alpena
District Description: County of Alcona and Alpena

Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Kalamazoo State Hospital; Public Utilities; Rules and Resolutions.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Girls' Training School, Local Taxation , Public Utilities , State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Hillman
County of Residence Alpena
District: Alpena
District Description: Counties of Alpena and Alcona

Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Utilities
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, Public Utilities , State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Hillman
County of Residence Alpena
District: Alpena
District Description: Counties of Alcona and Alpena

Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Utilities
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Rules and Joint Rules , State Affairs , State House of Correction & Branch of the State Prison in the Upper Peninsula
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Hillman
County of Residence Alpena
District: Alpena
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1922
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1923
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Lands & Forestry Interests , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Hillman
County of Residence Alpena
District: Alpena
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , College of Mines , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, Public Lands & Forestry Interests
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Hillman
County of Residence Alpena
District: Alpena
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics;

Bibliography:

Manual 1917 p. 793; Manual 1929 p. 695; Manual 1927 p. 649; Manual 1925 p. 603; Manual 1923 p. 740; PolGryd; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait; MIMarRec 1867-1952; USCen 1900, 1910