Sullivan M. Cutcheon

Sullivan M. Cutcheon (October 4, 1833 – April 18, 1900) was a Michigan politician, lawyer, and banker.

Sullivan M. Cutcheon
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan
In office 1877–1885
President	Rutherford B. Hayes
Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office January 7, 1863 – 1864
Preceded by	Dexter Mussey
Succeeded by	Gilbert E. Read
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Washtenaw County 1st district
In office January 2, 1861 – 1864
Personal details
Born	October 4, 1833 Pembroke, New Hampshire
Died	April 18, 1900 (aged 66) Ypsilanti, Michigan
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Josephine Louise Moore
Children	2

Early life

Cutcheon was born on October 4, 1833, in Pembroke, New Hampshire, to parents Reverend James and Hannah M. Cutcheon.[1]

Career

Cutcheon was admitted to the bar in 1860. Cutcheon served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Washtenaw County 1st district from 1861 to 1864. During his last term, he served as the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1] Cutcheon was a delegate to the Republican National Convention from Michigan in 1868. Cutcheon was the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 1877 to 1885. Cutcheon was the president of multiple banks over the course of his life, the Dime Savings Bank in 1884 and the Ypsilanti Savings Bank in 1892.[2]

Personal life

Cutcheon married Josephine Louise Moore on December 8, 1859. Together, they had two children. Cutcheon was Presbyterian.[1]

Death

Cutcheon died on April 18, 1900, in Ypsilanti, Michigan.[1] He is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit.[3]

References

1. "Legislator Details - Sullivan M. Cutcheon". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
2. "Cushingberry to Cutlar". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
3. "Hon. Sullivan M. Cutcheon Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 10, 2019.