Isaac M. Cravath
Isaac M. Cravath | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 1, 1871 – May 4, 1872 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Pearl |
| Succeeded by | John N. Mellen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1826 |
| Died | May 4, 1872 (aged 46) |
| Party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Free Soil |
Isaac M. Cravath (February 14, 1826 – May 4, 1872) was a Michigan politician.
Biography
Cravath was born in New York state.[1] He later lived in Lima Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan. In 1855, he moved to Lansing to work as a clerk in the Michigan Auditor General's office.[2] Cravah served as an editor for the Lansing Republican. Cravath fought with the 12th Michigan Infantry Regiment in the American Civil War at the Battle of Shiloh. He later resigned due to poor health.[3]
Cravath was a Presbyterian.[2] He was married to Mira E. Fiske, sister of Lewis R. Fiske.[3]
In politics, Cravath was first a member of the Free Soil Party, and then a Republican.[3] Cravath was sworn in as member of the Michigan Senate from the 21st district on January 4, 1871. On May 4, 1872, he died of kidney disease while in office.[1][4]
References
- ^ a b "Legislator Details - Isaac M. Cravath". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ a b "Death of Senator Cravath". Courier-Register. May 10, 1872. p. 2. Retrieved December 26, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Michigan Historical Commission (1924). Michigan Biographies: Including Members of Congress, Elective State Officers, Justices of the Supreme Court, Members of the Michigan Legislature, Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, State Board of Agriculture and State Board of Education, Volume 1. p. 208.
- ^ "Craney to Cravath". Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 29, 2019.