Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/10/1865
City:
County: LaCross County, WI
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/2/1927
City: Caro, MI
County: Tuscola County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/5/1927
City: Silverwood, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Minerva about 1891; children: Isa B., Mary M., William A., and Margret Esther
Number of Children:
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools; graduated from the Michigan Agricultural College in 1887
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish descent. He moved to Tuscola County, MI with his parents, Alexander and Isabella (Clark) Sanson, in 1865. He taught school for 6 years and was attached to the staff of the Industrial School for Boys in Illinois for 1 year. He farmed in Virginia and was in the timber business in Virginia for 5 years before returning to his parents' farm in Tuscola Co.. He served in many township offices and was Tuscola County Treasurer, 1917-20.
Notable Facts:
Died of pulmonary tuberculosis
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Private Corporations , State Affairs , Towns and Counties , Traverse City State Hospital
County of Residence Tuscola
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Public Lands & Forestry Interests , State Psychopathic Hospital, Towns and Counties
County of Residence Tuscola
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Bibliography:
PolGryd; 1927 HJ HR23 p.643; Manual 1921 p.707; Michiganology; USCen 1910, 1920
