Legislator Details

Image of William L. Greenly
Image Description:
William L. Greenly portrait from Chapman(L) p.[120]

William L. Greenly
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 25

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 9/18/1813
City: Hamilton, NY
County: Madison County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/29/1883
City: Eaton Rapids, MI
County:
Country:
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Adrian, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Sarah A. Dascomb; married Elizabeth W. Hubbard; married Maria Hunt. children: William and Marshall

Number of Children: 0

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race:

Education:
graduated from Union College, Schenectady, 1831?; studied law

Biographical Sketch:
Admitted to the bar 1833 and practiced law in Eaton, NY. Moved to Adrian, MI, 1836; elected MI State Sen. 1837-39; Lt. Gov., 1845; Gov. of Michigan, 1847;mayor of Adrian, 1858-59; justice of the peace for 12 years.

Notable Facts:
He had the shortest tenure of any Michigan governor with 10 months in office; he stepped in when Gov. Felch resigned to become US Senator. Death recorded in Lenewee County listings though it says Eaton Rapids, which is in Eaton County. Stewards of the State gives death date as 12/2/1883. Signed the law, in 1847, moving the capital from Detroit to Lansing.

Sessions Served:

Eighth Legislature, 1843
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Incorporations, Internal Improvement, Judiciary , Select Committee on Supplies
Postions Held: President Pro Tempore

City of Residence: Adrian
County of Residence Lenawee
District: 3
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1842
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1843
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Seventh Legislature, 1842
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Finance , Incorporations, Internal Improvement, Judiciary , Select Committee on Supplies
Postions Held: President Pro Tempore

City of Residence: Adrian
County of Residence Lenawee
District: 3
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/1/1841
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1842
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Fifth Legislature, 1840
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Internal Improvement, State Affairs , Expiring Laws
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City of Residence: Adrian
County of Residence Lenawee
District: 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1839
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1840
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Fourth Legislature, 1839
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: State Affairs , Literature
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Adrian
County of Residence Lenawee
District: 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/5/1838
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1839
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Chapman (Le) p.120-22, portrait p.120; PolGryd, w. portrait; MIDeaths 1867-97; USCen 1860, 1870; Stewards p.32, includes portrait
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