Halley H. Prosser (March 13, 1870December 22, 1921) was a

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politician.

Early life

Halley H. Prosser was born on March 13, 1870, in

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. Halley was the youngest of three siblings. His father was a lawyer named Edwin A. Prosser and his mother was Esther A. Elsworth. Halley received a public school education in Lansing and South Lyon, Michigan. Halley later studied pharmacy in university. In 1889, Halley passed the Michigan Board of Pharmacy's examination. In 1893, Halley moved to

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Career

In Flushing, Prosser worked as a clerk in the drug business for around four years. After four more years in the pharmaceutical business, Prosser gained employment in the grocery business, working for J. E. Ottaway & Company. On November 8, 1904, Prosser was elected to the

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where he represented the Genesee County 1st district from January 1, 1905, to January 1, 1909. In the book ''The Men of '05'', editor Harry M. Nimmo poked fun at Prosser's weight and nosiness among other perceived character flaws.

Personal life

On January 6, 1897, Prosser married Winifred O. Ottaway. Winifred was the daughter of James E. Ottaway. Prosser was a

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and a member of the

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Death

Prosser died on December 22, 1921, in his home in

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Prosser, Halley H. 1870 births 1921 deaths American Freemasons Detroit Business Institute alumni Politicians from Lansing, Michigan People from Genesee County, Michigan Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives 20th-century members of the Michigan Legislature