Lewis Welch

Lewis Welch (January 1814 – November 15, 1878) was a Michigan politician.

Lewis Welch
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 9th district
In office January 1, 1857 – December 31, 1860
Preceded by	Henry M. Boies
Succeeded by	Samuel Mulholland
Personal details
Born	January 1814 New York, US
Died	November 15, 1878 (aged 64) Exeter Township, Michigan, US
Spouse	Lois Katherine Palmer
Children	4

Early life

Welch was born in January 1814 in New York.^[1]

Career

Welch served as supervisor of Exeter Township, Michigan from 1845 to 1849. On November 4, 1856, Welch was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 9th district from January 7, 1857 to December 31, 1860.^[1]

Personal life

On January 3, 1836, Welch married Lois Katherine Palmer. Together, they had four children. Welch was Methodist Episcopal.^[1]

Death

Welch died in Exeter Township on November 15, 1878. At the time of his death, he had lived in Exeter Township for over 40 years. He was interred at McIntyre Cemetery in Monroe, Michigan on November 17, 1878.^[1]