Legislator Details


Byron A. Snow
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/21/1850
City: Hanover Township, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/5/1905
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/8/1905
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Lawn Cemetery

Marital Information:
married; children, 3

Number of Children: 3

Background

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

Education:
graduated from Normal School, Iowa City, IA

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Joseph Addison. and Jane (Porter) Snow. Son of Joseph A. and Jane (Porter) Snow. He taught for 6 or 7 years. At Shell Rock, IA, he taught for 4 years and the remainder of the time at Hanover. While teaching, he studied law. His health failed, delaying his admittance to the bar. It was recommended that he go to Kansas where he purchased a farm and gave to it his attention. He regained his health and was admitted to practice, October 12, 1882. He began the practice of his profession in Hanover, Jackson County, MI 2 years before being admitted but after his admission, he moved to Chesaning in 1882. He served as township supervisor and President of the Board of Education, village attorney.

Notable Facts:
Marriage record gives wife's name as Emma, other references use Annie. He died from Bright's Disease and heart disease.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Fourth Legislature, 1887-1888
Chamber: House
Party: Fusion
Committees Served On: Private Corporations , Supplies and Expenditures , University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Chesaning
County of Residence Oakland
District: Saginaw 3
District Description: Townships of Allbee, Birch Run, Blumfield, Bridgeport, Buena Vista, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Maple Grove, Spaulding and Taymouth

Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Chose not to run
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: A Fusionist, backed by the Democratic and Republican parties.

Bibliography:

Manual 1887 p.634; Michiganology, USCen 1900; Find-a-Grave.com
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