Legislator Details


George W. Osborn
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 63

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/30/1827
City: Middlefield, NY
County: Otsego County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/7/1907
City: Three Rivers, MI
County: Saint Joseph County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Parkville, MI
County: Saint Joseph County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Parkville Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Ann Eliza Van Ness; children: 4, Morrison D., Sarah Catherine Perrin (Hill), Fitz Roy and Alzoa M (Schellhous)

Number of Children: 4

Background

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Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, shoemaker
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
He settled in Florence, Saint Joseph County, MI with his parents, Nathan and Polly (Cloffin) Osborn, in 1838, moving to Park, MI 4 years later. He returned to his father's farm upon his marriage, remaining there until 1853. From 1853-63 he farmed in Mendon and Nottawa. He also engaged in machine work in Goshen, IN at that time. He followed the shoemaker trade for a short time in Parkville, until April 1876, when he returned to Mendon. He was elected supervisor of Park in 1866-76 and served as clerk and justice of the peace.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Sixth Legislature, 1891-1892
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Drainage , Local Taxation , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Parkville
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: Saint Joseph
District Description: Saint Joseph County

Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 2:161-62; Find-a-Grave.com; MIDeaths&BurInd 1867-1995
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