Legislator Details


Thomas William Musson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57

Vital Records Information:

Birth

Date: 10/19/1867
City: Sproxton, Melton Borough, England
County: Leicestershire, England
Country: England
 

Death

Date: 4/25/1954
City: Six Lakes, MI
County: Montcalm County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:

Burial

Date:
City: Six Lakes, MI
County: Montcalm County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Hillcrest Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Gracie Jennette [Nettie] Russell, dau. of William and Sadie (Durkee) Russell, 11/26/1899, in Six Lakes, MI; children: 4, Alpha R., Kenneth E., Alta F. (Mason) and Clifford T.; married Lenora [Nora] B. Frye, dau. of Edward and Mary (O'Roick) Frye, 3/3/1909, in Edmore, MI

Number of Children: 4


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: shingle weaver, banker, insurance, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended public schools of Montcalm County

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Richard and Sarah Ann (Remmington) Musson. For 15 years he followed the trade of shingle-weaver, after which he engaged in farming for25 years. Also engaged in the banking and insurance business. He held the offices of supervisor and county treasurer.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Fifty-Fourth Legislature, 1927-1928

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: College of Mines , Education , General Taxation , Michigan Soldiers' Home
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Edmore
County of Residence Montcalm
District: Montcalm
District Description:

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

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on College of Mines

Fifty-Third Legislature, 1925-1926

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Michigan Home and Training School, Supplies and Expenditures , Traverse City State Hospital
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Stanton
County of Residence Montcalm
District: Montcalm
District Description:

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:

Bibliography:

Manual 1927 p.656; Manual 1925 p.610; Find-a-Grave.com; USCen 1910, 1920; MIMarRec 1867-1952