Legislator Details


Silas H. Munsell
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/17/1860
City: Iosco Township, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/6/1930
City: Howell, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/9/1930
City: Fowlerville, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Viola Fields, dau. of Seth W. and Mary A. (Prescott) Fields, 4/2/1888 in Howell, MI; children: 1, Ina (Satterla)

Number of Children: 1

Background

Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district schools; village schools of Fowlerville

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Henry J. and Margaret A. (Foster) Munsell. He served as supervisor of Howell Township, for several years and as chairman of the board of supervisors. He was treasurer of the Michigan State Holstein Association for more than 8 years. Just prior to his death, he was elected for the 11th consecutive year as president of the Livingston County Insurance Company. Member of the Masons and A. O. O. G. Holstein breeder.

Notable Facts:
Died from bronchitis.

Sessions Served:

Forty-Second Legislature, 1903-1904
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , College of Mines , State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Fowlerville
County of Residence Livingston
District: Livingston
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: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

MILegHdbk 1903 p.61; PolGryd; MIMarRec 1867-1952; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com
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