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
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