Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/27/1847
City: Henrietta, NY
County: Monroe County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/9/1914
City: Three Rivers, MI
County: St. Joseph County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Three Rivers, MI
County: St. Joseph County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married in 1876 to Emma Burch (1852 - 1928); at least two children: Raymond B. (1885-1972) and Margaret E. (1889-1967)
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: Druggist
Race:
Education:
public schools
Biographical Sketch:
Born in New York, the son of Darius and Margaret (Baldwin) Linsley, he removed with his parents to Kalamazoo, MI, in 1857. He engaged in the drug business at Three Rivers, which he carried on successfully for ten years, and in 1881, began the manufacture of small railway cars; this business later became incorporated as the Sheffield Car Co., with Mr. Linsley as secretary and treasurer, and later manager. He served in the Michigan State Troops, much of the time as a commissioned officer. He was instrumental in establishing the Three Rivers Building and Loan Association. Through his efforts the three Rivers Free Public Library was established. He held the offices of member of the School board and mayor of the city of Three Rivers.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Constitutional Amendments , Finance and Appropriations , Industrial School for Boys , Printing , Public Buildings , Supplies and Expenses , Taxation
City of Residence: Three Rivers
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District Description: Counties of Branch, Hillsdale and Saint Joseph
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Supplies and Expenses; and Taxation
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Banks and Corporations , Finance and Appropriations , Mechanical Interests , School for the Deaf , State Prison at Marquette
City of Residence: Three Rivers
County of Residence Saint Joseph
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Agricultural College; and Mechanical Interests
Bibliography:
Find-a-Grave; MIBiog 2:27-28
