Cyrus Lovell

Cyrus "Uncle Cy" Lovell (September 9, 1804 – April 9, 1895) was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1855 to 1856.

Early life
Lovell was born on September 9, 1804, in Grafton, Vermont, to parents Enos and Mary. In 1829, Lovell moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan. He later moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he started his law career, and in 1832 built the first dwelling in Kalamazoo.

Career
In 1836, Lovell moved to Ionia, Michigan, and became the first supervisor of the county. Lovell was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives on January 1, 1849, as a Whig. In 1855, and until 1856, served as the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives as a Republican. In 1850, he was a delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention. He was the first Republican to do so. In 1860 and onward, Lovell was a Democrat, supporting Stephen A. Douglas' presidential run.

Personal life
Lovell married Louise Fargo in Washtenaw County in 1831, and together they had at least four children.

Death
Lovell died on April 9, 1895. Lovell was interred at Oak Hill Cemetery in Ionia, Michigan.