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Josiah W. Begole

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Josiah W. Begole Famous memorial

Birth	20 Jan 1815 Groveland, Livingston County, New York, USA
Death	5 Jun 1896 (aged 81) Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, USA
Burial	Glenwood Cemetery Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, USA
Memorial ID	6248020 View Source

Michigan Governor. He attended Temple Hill Academy, moved to Flint, Michigan in 1836 and was a teacher. He also worked as a farmer, plus engaged in the lumber and banking industries. He was a member of the Flint City Council, treasurer of Genesee County, (1856-64), a member of the Michigan State Senate, (1870-71) and a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, (1873-75). In 1883, he was elected as a Democrat to be the 19th Governor of Michigan, serving until 1885. While he was in office, the establishment of the state bureau of labor statistics was approved. After his term, he resumed his former business activities until his death at age 81.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

Family Members

Parents

William Augustua Begole

1788–1862
Eleanor Bowles Begole

1794–1841

Spouse

Harriet Annette Miles Begole

1817–1911 (m. 1839)

Siblings

Frederick A. Begole

1817–1902
Thomas Begole

1819–1885
Cornelia Jane Begole DePuy Mills

1823–1902
Myron H. Begole

1825–1863
Philo M. Begole

1828–1896
George William Begole

1830–1832
Julia Begole McLachlen

1832–1892
William Franklin Begole

1836–1912

Children

Frank C. Begole

1845–1877
William M. Begole

1848–1864
Charles Myron Begole

1848–1921

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Originally Created by: Mark Pawelczak
Added: 10 Mar 2002
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