Legislator Details
Lucian Eby Wood
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/5/1852
City: Prairie Ronde Township, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/5/1916
City: Niles, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 6/7/1916
City: Niles, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Silverbrook Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Alice L. Walter, 11/11/1874; children: 2, Floyd J. and J. Walter
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, railroader, real estate, insurance
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended common schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Jerome and Iantha or Jantha (Cory) Wood. Moved to Silver Creek Township, then Howard Township, Cass County, 1853-74. Located in Pokagon Township, 1874-94. Chief tie inspector, Michigan Central Railroad, 1881-94. Located in Niles to open real estate and insurance office, 1894. President, Niles Steel Tank Company. Vice president, Turner Oil Filter Company. 33rd Degree Mason. Member of the Board of Control for the Michigan Masonic Home from 1907-16.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Horticulture , Industrial School for Boys
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Pokagan
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass
District Description: Cass County
Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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