Gilbert E. Read

Gilbert Ezra Read (May 6, 1822 – May 16, 1898) was a Michigan politician.

Gilbert E. Read
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 11th district
In office
January 3, 1877 – 1881
Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 7, 1863 – 1866
Preceded bySullivan M. Cutcheon
Succeeded byP. Dean Warner
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Kalamazoo County 1st district
In office
January 7, 1863 – 1866
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Kalamazoo County 2nd district
In office
January 2, 1861 – 1862
Personal details
Born(1822-05-06)May 6, 1822
Ludlow, Vermont
DiedMay 16, 1898(1898-05-16) (aged 76)
Richland, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Mary Ann Daniels

Early life

Read was born to parents Rufus and Rhoda Read in Ludlow, Windsor County, Vermont on May 6, 1822.[1]

Personal life

Read was married to Mary Ann Daniels. Together they had at least five children together.[1] Read was the uncle of Edward G. Read.[2]

Political career

Read was served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Kalamazoo County 2nd district from 1861 to 1862. Then he served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Kalamazoo County 1st district from 1863 to 1866. During this term he also served as the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. Read served on the Michigan Senate from 1877 to 1881.[2][3]

Death

Read died on May 16, 1898 in Richland, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. He was interred at Prairie Home Cemetery.[1][2]

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References
  1. "Gilbert Ezra Read Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  2. "Read". Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  3. "Legislator Details - Gilbert E. Read". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
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