Legislator Details

Image of John Bastone
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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 6/23/2024

John Bastone
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 59

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/28/1831
City: Sidmount, England
County: Devonshire, England
Country: England
 
Death
Date: 3/2/1900
City: Caro, MI
County: Tuscola County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/4/1900
City: Caro, MI
County: Tuscola County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Almer Township Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Ann Elizabeth Newton, 1/25/1853; children: 6, Annie ELizabeth (Cook), John, Thomas L., Jennie, Mary Ann (Darbee) and Emma (Maxson); married Sarah J McCrea about 1893;

Number of Children: 6

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: gardening business;
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
common School

Biographical Sketch:
Son of William and Elizabeth (Payne) Bastone. He worked in a gardening business before emigrating. Came to the US settling in Wayne Co., MI, in 1857 and worked on a farm. In 1873, he moved to Almer Twp., Tuscola CO. Was elected Supervisor of Almer 7 times, serving as chairman 1 term. He served as master of a Masonic Lodge and High Priest of Caro Chapter. He was nominated for the office of Senator in 1890 by the Industrial Party and endorsed by the Democrats. He resigned July 3, 1891.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Sixth Legislature, 1891-1892
Chamber: Senate
Party: Patrons of Industry
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Geological Survey , Education and Public Schools , Fisheries , Immigration , Select Committee on Apportionment
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Caro
County of Residence Tuscola
District: 17
District Description: Counties of Huron and Tuscola

Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

MIBiog: 1: 59-60; Manual 1891 p.565; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait
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