Sullivan M. Cutcheon
Sullivan M. Cutcheon | |
|---|---|
Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 7, 1863 – 1864 | |
| Preceded by | Dexter Mussey |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert E. Read |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Washtenaw County 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1861 – 1864 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1833 Pembroke, New Hampshire |
| Died | April 18, 1900 (aged 66) Ypsilanti, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Josephine Louise Moore |
| Children | 2 |
Sullivan M. Cutcheon (October 4, 1833 – April 18, 1900) was a Michigan politician, lawyer, and banker.
Early life
Cutcheon was born on October 4, 1833, in Pembroke, New Hampshire, to Reverend James and Hannah M. Cutcheon.[1]
Career
Cutcheon was admitted to the bar in 1860. Cutcheon served as a member of the
Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1] Cutcheon was a delegate to the Republican National Convention from Michigan in 1868. Cutcheon was the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 1877 to 1885. Cutcheon was the president of multiple banks over the course of his life, the Dime Savings Bank in 1884 and the Ypsilanti Savings Bank in 1892.[2]
Personal life
Cutcheon married Josephine Louise Moore on December 8, 1859. Together, they had two children. Cutcheon was
Presbyterian.[1]
Death
Cutcheon died on April 18, 1900, in Ypsilanti, Michigan.[1] He is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Legislator Details - Sullivan M. Cutcheon". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ "Hon. Sullivan M. Cutcheon Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
