Ira Terry Sayre
Ira Terry Sayre | |
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| Born | Error: Invalid birth date for calculating age Hector, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 6 March 1926 (aged 68) Flushing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, politician, lawyer |
| Years active | 1881–1926 |
| Known for | Founder and first president of Peoples State Bank; Michigan State Senator (1899–1901) |
Ira Terry Sayre (March 6, 1858 – March 6, 1926) was a businessman and political figure from Michigan.
Early life
Sayre was born in Hector, New York, and relocated with his family to Michigan in 1864. He was part of the inaugural graduating class of Flushing High School in 1878. Between 1880 and 1881, he pursued studies at Michigan Agricultural College as well as the University of Michigan Law School, although he did not complete a degree.
Career
For seven years, Sayre held the position of township clerk in Flushing and acted as justice of the peace there from 1888 until 1892. After gaining admission to the bar in 1881, he practiced law within the local community. He founded the Peoples State Bank in Flushing and served as its initial president. On November 8, 1898, Sayre secured election to the Michigan Senate representing the 13th district, serving from January 1, 1899, through January 1, 1901.
Personal life
Sayre married Julia E. Niles on August 5, 1884, and together they had three children. He participated actively in several Masonic groups, including membership with the Shriners.
Death
He passed away on March 6, 1926, in Flushing, Michigan, and was laid to rest at Flushing City Cemetery on March 8.