Legislator Details


Alexander Sly
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/27/1863
City: Worth Township, MI
County: Sanilac County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 10/23/1941
City: Newton Township, MI
County: Mackinac County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Gould City, MI
County: Mackinac County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Gould City Township Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Mary Maria Woodruff,2/21/1882; children, 6, Mary M. (Cassidy), Lillian C. (Diemer), Ida May (Lapine). John Franklin and 2 others; divorced 1/26/1914; married Sarah, aka Sady, Leach, 1/28/1914

Number of Children: 6


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lumberman, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Robert W. and Barbara (Wixon) Sly

Notable Facts:
Death record lists his name as James Alexander Sly


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Kalamazoo State Hospital , Lumber and Salt , Public Lands & Forestry Interests
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Gould City
County of Residence Mackinac
District: Schoolcraft
District Description: Comprising the counties of Alger, Luce, Mackinac and Schoolcraft

Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com; MIDivRec1897-1951