Bagley, John Judson, 1832-1881.

Detroit businessman, Republican governor of Michigan, 1873-1876, and candidate for the U. S. Senate in 1881.

John Judson Bagley was born in Medina, Orleans County, NY, July 24, 1832. Around 1840, he moved with his parents to Constantine, Michigan. They subsequently moved to Owosso. In 1847 Bagley went to Detroit, where he was employed in a tobacco factory. He also engaged in other enterprises, such as banking, mining and manufacturing. He was also involved in politics, serving as chairman of the State Republican Committee from 1868 to 1870. In 1872 he was nominated and elected Governor of Michigan. He was re-elected in 1874 and served until 1877. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate in 1881. He died later that year in San Francisco, Calif., Dec. 27, 1881.

Governor of Michigan

Born in Media, N.Y., July 24, 1832; went to Detroit and worked in a tobacco factory, 1847; later founded and conducted independent business; held various government positions; chairman of Republican central commission, 1868-1869; Governor of Michigan 1873-1877; candidate for U.S. Senate, 1881, but lost by one vote; made large donations to charity; died in San Francisco, California, July 27, 1881. (from Appleton's Cyclopaedia of Amer. Biog.) (Blue index cards)