Halley H. Prosser | |
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Member of the
Michigan House of Representatives from the Genesee County 1st district | |
In office January 1, 1905 – January 1, 1909 | |
Preceded by | Edward A. Walker |
Succeeded by | Elmer G. Wheeler |
Personal details | |
Born | Lansing, Michigan | March 13, 1870
Died | December 22, 1921 Flint, Michigan | (aged 51)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Winifred O. Ottaway |
Halley H. Prosser (March 13, 1870 – December 22, 1921) was a Michigan politician.
Halley H. Prosser was born on March 13, 1870, in Lansing, Michigan. Halley was the youngest of three siblings. His father was a lawyer named Edwin A. Prosser and his mother was Esther A. Elsworth. Halley received a public school education in Lansing and South Lyon, Michigan. Halley later studied pharmacy in university. In 1889, Halley passed the Michigan Board of Pharmacy's examination. [1] In 1893, Halley moved to Flushing, Michigan. [2]
In Flushing, Prosser worked as a clerk in the drug business for around four years. [2] After four more years in the pharmaceutical business, Prosser gained employment in the grocery business, working for J. E. Ottaway & Company. [1] On November 8, 1904, Prosser was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Genesee County 1st district from January 1, 1905, to January 1, 1909. [3] In the book The Men of '05, editor Harry M. Nimmo poked fun at Prosser's weight and nosiness among other perceived character flaws. [4]
On January 6, 1897, Prosser married Winifred O. Ottaway. Winifred was the daughter of James E. Ottaway. Prosser was a Freemason and a member of the Odd Fellows. [2]
Prosser died on December 22, 1921, in his home in Flint, Michigan. [5]
Halley H. Prosser | |
---|---|
Member of the
Michigan House of Representatives from the Genesee County 1st district | |
In office January 1, 1905 – January 1, 1909 | |
Preceded by | Edward A. Walker |
Succeeded by | Elmer G. Wheeler |
Personal details | |
Born | Lansing, Michigan | March 13, 1870
Died | December 22, 1921 Flint, Michigan | (aged 51)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Winifred O. Ottaway |
Halley H. Prosser (March 13, 1870 – December 22, 1921) was a Michigan politician.
Halley H. Prosser was born on March 13, 1870, in Lansing, Michigan. Halley was the youngest of three siblings. His father was a lawyer named Edwin A. Prosser and his mother was Esther A. Elsworth. Halley received a public school education in Lansing and South Lyon, Michigan. Halley later studied pharmacy in university. In 1889, Halley passed the Michigan Board of Pharmacy's examination. [1] In 1893, Halley moved to Flushing, Michigan. [2]
In Flushing, Prosser worked as a clerk in the drug business for around four years. [2] After four more years in the pharmaceutical business, Prosser gained employment in the grocery business, working for J. E. Ottaway & Company. [1] On November 8, 1904, Prosser was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Genesee County 1st district from January 1, 1905, to January 1, 1909. [3] In the book The Men of '05, editor Harry M. Nimmo poked fun at Prosser's weight and nosiness among other perceived character flaws. [4]
On January 6, 1897, Prosser married Winifred O. Ottaway. Winifred was the daughter of James E. Ottaway. Prosser was a Freemason and a member of the Odd Fellows. [2]
Prosser died on December 22, 1921, in his home in Flint, Michigan. [5]