Cyrus Lovell

Cyrus "Uncle Cy" Lovell (September 9, 1804 – April 9, 1895) was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1855 to 1856.

Cyrus Lovell
Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office January 3, 1855 – 1856
Preceded by	Daniel G. Quackenboss
Succeeded by	Byron G. Stout
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Ionia County district
In office January 1, 1849 – 1849
In office January 1, 1855 – 1856
Personal details
Born	(1804-09-09)September 9, 1804 Grafton, Vermont, US
Died	April 9, 1895(1895-04-09) (aged 90)
Political party	Whig (until 1854) Republican (1854-1860) Democratic (1860-1895)
Spouse	Louise Fargo

Early life

Lovell was born on September 9, 1804, in Grafton, Vermont, to parents Enos and Mary. In 1829, Lovell moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan. He later moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he started his law career, and in 1832 built the first dwelling in Kalamazoo.^[1]

Career

In 1836, Lovell moved to Ionia, Michigan, and became the first supervisor of the county. Lovell was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives on January 1, 1849, as a Whig. In 1855, and until 1856, served as the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives as a Republican.^[1] In 1850, he was a delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention.^[2] He was the first Republican to do so. In 1860 and onward, Lovell was a Democrat, supporting Stephen A. Douglas' presidential run.^[1]

Personal life

Lovell married Louise Fargo in Washtenaw County in 1831, and together they had at least four children.^[1]

Death

Lovell died on April 9, 1895. Lovell was interred at Oak Hill Cemetery in Ionia, Michigan.^[1]

References

1. "Legislator Details - Cyrus Lovell". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
2. "Lovejoy to Lowdon". Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 26, 2019.