Legislator Details


Cassius B. Towner
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 9/6/1859
City: Byron Center, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 12/2/1931
City: Byron Center, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/4/1931
City: Byron Center, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Winchester Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Julia Bell Huff, dau. of Harmon and Harriet (Holley) Huff, 10/23/1881; children: 5, Wilfred S., Fanny C., Alma [or Elma] W., Athel G. and Bob George; married Margaret Leslie Elliott, dau. of Taylor and Amanda (Martin) Elliott, 4/22/1920 in Byron Center, MI

Number of Children: 5


Background

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

Education:
district schools; a term Mendon high school; 1 term Grand Rapids high school; a course at Swensberg's Business College in Grand Rapids

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Samuel S. and Cerelia L. (Blakeslee) Towner. He formed a partnership with his father in 1880 and engaged in the lumbering business. He continued this business in connection with a general store, with stock added in 1895. Member of the Odd Fellows

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Drainage , Towns and Counties , Upper Peninsula Hospital for Insane
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Byron Center
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 2
District Description: Townships of Ada, Bowne, Byron, Caledonia, Cascade, Gaines, Grand Rapids, Lowell, Paris, Vergennes and Wyoming

Date Elected: 11/6/1906
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1907
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Drainage
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Lumber and Salt , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , State House of Correction
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Byron Centre
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1905 p.771; HJ 1933 p.117, HR17; MIMarRec 1867-1952; USCen 1900; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com; Bowen (G) p.1060