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History of Lyndon Center, (Washtenaw County) Michigan

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Biographies:

A Biography of James Sedgwick Gorman

James Sedgwick Gorman, representative, was born in Lyndon, Mich., Dec. 28, 1850; son of Peter and Catherine Gorman; and grandson of Edward Gorman of county Down, Ireland. He was graduated from the Union school, Chelsea, Mich., in 1874, and from the law department of the University of Michigan in 1876, practising law at Jackson, where he was for two years assistant prosecuting attorney. In 1879 he removed to Dexter, and in 1880 was elected to the Michigan house of representatives, serving 1881-82. He then removed to Chelsea and served in the state senate, 1887-89. He was a Democratic representative from Michigan in the 52d and 53d congresses, 1891-95.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Michigan Facts:
Tree: white pine
Bird: American robin
Flower: apple blossom
Nickname: Wolverine State, Great Lake State
Motto: Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice (If You Seek a Pleasant Peninsula, Look About You)
Area (sq. mi.): 58,216
Capitol: Lansing
Admitted: 26 Jan 1837

Washtenaw County Facts:

Lyndon Center is situated 306 meters above sea level.