Legislator Details
Lyman C. Root
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 62
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/29/1852
City:
County: Lorain County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/11/1933
City: Allegan, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/14/1933
City: Allegan, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Tillie Curtis about 1881; children: 2, Arba Franklin and Ray F. [died in infancy]
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Allegan county district schools.
Biographical Sketch:
Of English & Yankee parentage. Son of Edmond E. and Laura (Griffith) Root. He came to Michigan around 1883.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , College of Mines , Railroads , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Allegan
County of Residence Allegan
District: Allegan 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ionia State Hospital , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Michigan Soldiers' Home
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Allegan
County of Residence Allegan
District: Allegan
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: