Legislator Details
Michael Angelo Dowling
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/13/1833
City: Toronto, ON
County: York County, ON
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 8/12/1906
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/14/1906
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodmere Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Foley, dau. of Samuel and Elizabeth Foley, 8/12/1862, in Middlesex Co., ON, Canada; children: Minnie J., William J., Olive M. and Amanda {note: death certificate says he was the parent of 2 children with one still living but census records list 4 children by name]
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race:
Education:
common schools and seminary
Biographical Sketch:
Of Irish ancestry; son of Patrick and Anna (McDonald) Dowling. He came to Michigan in 1867. He was justice of the peace and village attorney of Wenona. He lived 8 years in Minnesota previous to coming to Michigan. He was admitted to the practice of law in that state.
Notable Facts:
1900 Census gives birth month as March.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Drainage , State Affairs , Lumber and Salt Interests
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Wenona
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 1
District Description: Township of Bangor and city of Bay City
Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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