Legislator Details


Julian Mumor Seward
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/22/1829
City: Alexander, NY
County: Genesee County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/12/1912
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/14/1912
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodland Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Maria Lavina Taylor, dau of Joseph and Emeline (Pratt) Taylor, 1854; children: Julian Adelbert, Ada (Lewis), Elton E. and Clarence Taylor

Number of Children: 0

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, hotelier, merchant, grocer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
loghouse schools

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Charles and Alma (Allen) Seward. The family moved to the Michigan Territory around 1836, settling in Gertrand, Berrien Co. He was in business with his father, then with his brother. He operated a hotel in Bertrand for a time then moved to Chicago for 2 year and operated a distillery. He was part of a detective force before returning to Michigan, living in Niles. Elected county sheriff 1864-68. After his legislative term he worked as a store clerk in Niles and then as a keeper in the peniteniay for 2 years. He was assistant sergeant-at-arms for the state senate, working as a clerk in Niles between sessions. He later operated a hotel in Edwardsburg for 2 years then moved to Jackson to engage in the grocery business. Served on the county board of supervisors

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Twenty-Fifth Legislature, 1869-1870
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Harbors, Military Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Niles
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 3
District Description: Towns of Niles, Berrien, Pipestone, Sodus, and City of Niles, consisting of 4 Wards

Date Elected: 11/3/1868
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1869
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Manual 1869 p.113; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com; Chapman (J) pp.261-2
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