Croswell, Charles M., 1825-1886

Born in Newburg, N.Y. Oct. 31, 1825; parents died when he was 7 yrs. old; moved with an uncle to Adrian, Mich., 1837; learned the carpenter's trade; deputy clerk of Lenawee Co., 1846; register of deeds,1850-54; stud. law & was partner with Judge T. M. Cooley, 1855-59; city attorney of Adrian, 1362; mayor; State senator 1853-69; chairman of judiciary comm. same period; speaker in H.R. , 1873; governor of Michigan, 1877-81; died in Adrian, Dec. 13,1886. (Blue index cards) (Hist. of Lenawee Co., Mich.)

From the description of Charles M. Croswell papers, 1863-1881. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427542792

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