Legislator Details
Image Description:
Theron Atwood, portrait from Nimmo, p.14
Theron Atwood, portrait from Nimmo, p.14
Theron W. Atwood
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/3/1854
City: White Oak, MI
County: Ingham County MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/27/1917
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County:
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Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 1/1/1917
City: Caro, MI
County: Tuscola County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Indianfields Township Cemetery
Marital Information:
Number of Children: 0
Background
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Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from University of Michigan law dept., 1875.
Biographical Sketch:
Lived in Caro, Tuscola Co., MI. Prosecuting attorney for 4 terms. Served on the Commissioner of Railroads, 1903-1907.
Notable Facts:
Believed in a strong party 'machine.' Delegate to the constitutional convention of 1907-08.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Executive Business , Insurance , Judiciary , Public Health , Rules and Joint Rules , State Affairs , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Caro
County of Residence Tuscola
District: 21
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
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: Asylums for Insane at Pontiac and Newberry, Industrial Home for Girls , Mechanical Interests , Fisheries , State Prison , Supplies and Expenses
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Caro
County of Residence Tuscola
District: 21
District Description: Counties of Lapeer and Tuscola
Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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