Legislator Details
Dr. Mathias Coad
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 60
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/27/1836
City: Eastport, ME
County: Washington County, ME
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/9/1924
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/12/1924
City: Williamston, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Summit Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lucy Herring; married Alice E. Niles about 1870; children: 2, Kate M. (Carpenter) and Grace A. (Burger)
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: physician
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Eastport High School; graduated from Berkshire Medical College, 1865
Biographical Sketch:
Of English and Scottish descent. Son of John and Mary A. (McDonald) Coad. In 1862 enlisted in the 52d Massachusetts infantry; commissioned as surgeon in the 76th U. S. C. T., where he served until he was honorably discharged, and mustered out of service December 31, 1866; came to Williamston, MI in 1868 and practiced medicine . He served as president of the village and was a member of the board of education 10 years.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Thirty-Ninth Legislature, 1897-1898
Chamber: House
Party: Fusion
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Labor , State Public School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Williamston
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 2
District Description: City of Lansing; townships of Aurelius, Delhi, Lansing and Onondaga
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: A Fusionist, backed by the Democratic and Greenback parties.