Legislator Details
![Image of Matthew D[avid] Wagner](/legislators/Images/4212.jpg)
Image Description:
Portrait from "Legislative souvenir and political history of Michigan" [RepLeg] p.37
Portrait from "Legislative souvenir and political history of Michigan" [RepLeg] p.37
Matthew D[avid] Wagner
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/26/1856
City: Ogdensburg, NY
County: Saint Lawrence County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/11/1912
City: Dearborn, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/14/1912
City: Harbor Beach, MI
County: Huron County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Rock Falls Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Euretha A. Mitchel, dau. of Festus C. & Harriet Mitchel, in Vassar, 11/24/1880; children: 2, Harry Leigh & David Earle
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service:
Occupation: banker, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
high school in Vassar, MI
Biographical Sketch:
Son of James H. & Mary A. (Potts) Wagner. Moved to Michigan at age 10, c.1866. Began studying law at 17. In 1877, moved to Lexington to work in the bank until 1880 when he moved to Sand Beach and established the Huron County Bank. He engaged in banking, real estate and real estate there. He served as village president as well as village and township treasurer. Member of the Masons & Knights of Honor.
Notable Facts:
Died at St. Joseph's Retreat.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Claims and Public Accounts , Finance and Appropriations , Public Lands, Printing , Rules and Joint Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Sand Beach
County of Residence Huron
District: 20
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Counties and Townships , Finance and Appropriations , Printing , Rules and Joint Rules , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Sand Beach
County of Residence Huron
District: 20
District Description: Huron and Sanilac Counties
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: