Legislator Details
Clarence Leander Sheldon
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/19/1850
City: Richmond or Lenox, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/20/1928
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 1/22/1928
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elm Lawn
Marital Information:
married Susan B. about 1880; children: 5, Mable, Meda, Grace, Susie and Clarence jr.
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: surveyor, lumberman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Clarence Sheldon. He worked at surveying railroad lines and constructing railroads in 1869 and 1870, and from 1870-93 was in the lumber business in the counties of Lapeer and Roscommon. A manufacturer of sash, doors and a general planing mill business. He was elected Alderman of the eleventh ward twice.
Notable Facts:
actual month/day of birth not known
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Lumber and Salt , City Corporations , Eastern Asylum for Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 1
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
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