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: 10/26/1941
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 [or Sady] Leach, dau. of Charles and Briget (Lanstry) Denin, 1/28/1914, in Goould City
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lumberman, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools
Biographical Sketch:
Of German and English ancestry. Son of Robert W. and Barbara (Wixon) Sly. He moved to Mackinac County in 1884, and was one of the first settlers of Newton Township. He served as supervisor Newton Township 9 years and was chairman of the board 2 years.
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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