Philo Miner Lonsbury

American politician

Philo Miner Lonsbury

Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Osceola County district
In office
January 1, 1895 – 1896
Personal details
Born| (1835-03-03)March 3, 1835
Rochester, New York, US
Died| February 3, 1922(1922-02-03) (aged 86)
Seattle, Washington, US
Political party| Republican
Spouse| Eliza
Children| 6
Alma mater| Michigan Union College
Military service
Allegiance|  United States Army
Years of service| 1862-1865
Rank| Sergeant
Battles/wars| American Civil War

Philo Miner Lonsbury (March 3, 1835 – February 3, 1922) was a Michigan politician and soldier.

## Early life

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Lonsbury was born on March 3, 1835, in Rochester, New York. In 1837, his family moved to Cambridge Township, Michigan.[1]

## Personal life

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Lonsbury married Eliza in 1865 and together they had six children.[1]

## Military career

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Lonsbury enlisted to the army on August 1, 1862. When he enlisted, he was a Corporal. He enlisted in Company E of the Michigan 17th Infantry Regiment on August 19, 1862. Through his military career, he was promoted to Sergeant.[2] On May 12, 1864, Lonsbury was taken prisoner at the Spotsylvania Court House. He was then transferred to Andersonville, Georgia, and Florence, South Carolina, before he escaped from Confederate imprisonment on February 22, 1865.[1]

## Political career

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Lonsbury was a Republican. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives on November 6, 1894. He was sworn in on January 2, 1895, and served until 1896.[1]

## Death

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Lonsbury died on February 3, 1922, in Seattle, Washington.[1]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e "Legislator Details - Philo Miner Lonsbury". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
2. ^ "Soldier Details: Lonsbury, Philo M." National Park Service. Retrieved November 23, 2019.