Legislator Details
Cyrus Bacon
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/26/1796
City: Ballston, NY
County: Saratoga County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/4/1873
City: Ontwa, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Edwardsburg, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Edwardsburg Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Melinda Guernsey, dau. of James and Sarah (Roe) Guernsey, 1822; children: David, James G, Cyrus J., Sarah H. (Boon) and Stephen
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service: Other
Occupation: farmer, surveyor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Of Enlish descent. Son of David and Hannah (Tarbox) Bacon. Grew up on a farm; studied surveying. As a young man he purchased a farm in Chautauqua Co., NY. He acquired land in Lenawee Co., MI in 1828. He was a captain in the New York State Militia from 1822-24.In about 1834, he moved to Ontwa, MI. He served on the Ontwa Board of Supervisors for many years; a magistrate for 20 years; and an associate judge
Notable Facts:
Find-a-grave gives birth and death years as 1796 and 1872
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ontwa
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1848
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1849
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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