Ira Terry Sayre

Ira Terry Sayre (March 6, 1858 – March 6, 1926) was a Michigan politician.

Ira Terry Sayre
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 13th district
In office
January 4, 1899 – 1900
Preceded byGeorge W. Teeple
Succeeded byWilliam S. Pierson
Personal details
Born(1858-03-06)March 6, 1858
Hector, New York
DiedMarch 6, 1926(1926-03-06) (aged 68)
Flushing, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Julia E. Niles
Alma materUniversity of Michigan

Early life

Sayre was born in Hector, New York on March 6, 1858 to parents Augustus and Sarah Evelyn Sayre. His family moved to Michigan in 1864. Sayre graduated from as a part of Flushing High School's first class in 1878. Sayre attended both Michigan Agricultural College and the University of Michigan Law School from 1880 to 1881, but did not graduate.[1]

Career

Sayre served as the Flushing Township clerk for seven years. Sayre served as justice of the peace in Flushing, Michigan from 1888 to 1892. Sayre was admitted to the bar on June 12, 1881. He then started practicing in Flushing, Michigan. After organizing the Peoples State Bank in Flushing, Michigan, and served as its first president. On November 8, 1898, Sayre was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 13th district from January 4, 1899 to 1900.[1][2]

Personal life

Sayre married Julia E. Niles.[3] Together they had three children.[1]

Death

Sayre died on March 6, 1926 in Flushing, Michigan. He was interred at the Flushing City Cemetery on March 8, 1926.[1][3]

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References
  1. "Legislator Details - Ira Terry Sayre". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  2. "Sawyers to Sazue". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  3. "Ira Terry Sayre Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
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