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George Luther

George Luther

American politician

George Luther (May 3, 1823 – December 23, 1884) was a Michigan politician.

Quick Facts Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Ottawa County 2nd district, Preceded by ...

Early life

Luther was born on May 3, 1823, in Bristol, Rhode Island. In 1841, Luther moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Later, he moved to Lamont, Michigan.[1]

Career

Luther was a merchant. On November 4, 1862, Luther was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he began representing the Ottawa County 2nd district on January 7, 1863. On February 25, 1865, resigned from this position.[2]

Personal life

Luther was married to Elizabeth Seymore.[2]

Death

Luther died on December 23, 1884. He was interred at Maplewood Cemetery in Lamont.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators. Thorp & Godfrey, state printers – via Internet Archive.
  2. [2]
    "Legislator Details - George Luther". Library of Michigan. Retrieved August 6, 2020.


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