Daniel P. Markey Explained

Daniel P. Markey
Office:Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
Term Start:January 5, 1887
Term End:1888
Predecessor:Newcomb Clark
Successor:Gerrit J. Diekema
State House2:Michigan
District2:Ogemaw County
Term Start2:January 1, 1887
Term End2:1888
State House3:Michigan
District3:Iosco County
Term Start3:January 1, 1885
Term End3:1886
Birth Date:27 June 1857
Birth Place:Bunker Hill Township, Michigan, US
Death Place:Detroit, Michigan, US
Spouse:Eva Gene Thompson
Children:2
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Pinckney High School

Daniel P. Markey (June 27, 1857March 2, 1946) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Markey was born to parents James and Catherine Markey on June 27, 1857, in Bunker Hill Township, Ingham County, Michigan. Markey graduated from Pinckney High School. Markey was admitted to the bar in April 1881. In 1883, Markey was appointed probate judge.[1]

Personal life

Markey married Eva Gene Thompson in 1899. Together they had two children and one step child. Markey was a member of the Knights of the Maccabees.[1]

Political career

Markey was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Iosco County district on January 7, 1885. He served in this capacity until 1886. On January 5, 1887, he was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Ogemaw County district and served in the seat until 1888. During this term, he was also the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1] [2]

Death

Markey died in on March 2, 1946, at a hospital in Detroit.[3] [1] He is interred in Lakeside Cemetery.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislator Details - Daniel P. Markey . Library of Michigan. November 23, 2019.
  2. Web site: Marhoffer to Markrich . Political Graveyard. November 23, 2019.
  3. News: D.P. Markey, of Maccabees, Dead at 88. Detroit Free Press. 8. March 4, 1946. October 2, 2020.