Shetterly, Seth K., b. 1820.

Utica, Michigan attorney, justice of the peace, and state representative.

From the description of Seth K. Shetterly papers, 1829-1934. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420699

Seth K. Shetterly, Utica, Michigan, pioneer, lawyer, and politician, was born October 15, 1820 in Union County, Pennsylvania. His parents came to Michigan in August 1832, and he obtained his elementary education in the district schools. In 1840, his father moved to Ann Arbor, and Seth entered the law office of Miles, Ramsdett, and Wilson. He was admitted to the bar in 1843, and in June 1844 opened a law office at Utica. He was married in 1843 to Harriet H. Wright who died in 1849. He was married again in 1853 to Amelia Sterns who died in 1858. In 1859, he married Clara A. Wright to whom he remained married until his own death, probably around 1893.

Shetterly also held numerous political offices. He was elected Justice of the Peace in April 1854, a position he held throughout his life. In 1862, he was elected Circuit Court Commissioner for Macomb County, and reelected in 1864. In 1867, he was elected to the Michigan Legislature from the southern district of Macomb County and in 1876 from the western district. In 1846, he was appointed a Master in Chancery by Governor Barry. Shetterly was also a member of the Masonic order.

From the guide to the Seth K. Shetterly papers, 1829-1934, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)