Legislator Details
Vital Records Information:
Marital Information:
married Lavinia Chittenden who died in 1892; children: 3, Herman M., Francis C. and Willie;
married Marion N. Webber in 1897
Number of Children: 3
Background
Education:
common schools and 'academical instruction';
graduated from the medical dept. of Western Reserve College, Cleveland, OH, in 1849
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Leonard and Amanda (Smith) Osborn. He practiced medicine in Ohio before moving to the Ontonagon County, MI in 1852. In 1868, he became assistant physician for the Calumet Hecla Mine. He served on the school board for several years and held various township offices. He retired to Detroit in 1897. Member of the Masons, Knights Templar
Notable Facts:
In 1887, he was the oldest practicing physician in the UP. He practiced medicine in the UP for 45 years.
He died as the result of a stroke.