Legislator Details

Image of Nathan V. Lovell
Image Description:
Nathan V. Lovell, portrait from Nimmo, p.73

Nathan V. Lovell
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/18/1843
City:
County: Livingston County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/23/1918
City: Benton Harbor, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/25/1918
City: Benton Harbor, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Crystal Springs Cemetery

Marital Information:
married to Delia S. Keeler about 1865; children: Frederica S. (Calvin), Kate J. and U.S. Grant; married Ella Jane Farr about 1895; children: Hattie Rowena and Marjorie E. total children: 5

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer, manufacturer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district schools and attended school one year at Kalamazoo

Biographical Sketch:
He was of Scotch and Dutch descent, the son of Barney and Elizabeth (Spicer) Lovell He enlisted June 12, 1861, in Co. B, 9th Mich. Infantry, and served with his regiment until July 13, 1862, when he was taken prisoner at Murfreesboro, TN. On being exchanged he was transferred to the 7th Mich. Cavalry, and was promoted to Sergeant. He was mustered out August 25th, 1865. After prospecting in the Northwest part of the country he settled in Berrien County where he engaged in farming and manufacturing. Member of the G.A.R. and the Elks

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Forty-Third Legislature, 1905-1906
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylum for Criminal Insane, Federal Relations , Military Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Eau Claire
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 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: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Federal Relations
Forty-Second Legislature, 1903-1904
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Northern Asylum for Insane , School for the Blind
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Eau Claire
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Nimmo p.73, includes portrait; MILegHdbk 1903 p.60; Find-a-Grave.com; MIBiog 2:38-39; Manual 1903 p.806; [St.Joseph] Herald News; Michiganology; USCen 1880, 1900, 1910
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