Ira Terry Sayre


Ira Terry Sayre was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Sayre was born in Hector, New York on March 6, 1858 to parents Augustus and Sarah Evelyn Sayre. His family moved to Michigan in 1864. Sayre graduated from as a part of Flushing High School's first class in 1878. Sayre attended both Michigan Agricultural College and the University of Michigan Law School from 1880 to 1881, but did not graduate.

Career

Sayre served as the Flushing Township clerk for seven years. Sayre served as justice of the peace in Flushing, Michigan from 1888 to 1892. Sayre was admitted to the bar on June 12, 1881. He then started practicing in Flushing, Michigan. After organizing the Peoples State Bank in Flushing, Michigan, and served as its first president. On November 8, 1898, Sayre was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 13th district from January 4, 1899 to 1900.

Personal life

Sayre married Julia E. Niles. Together they had three children.

Death

Sayre died on March 6, 1926 in Flushing, Michigan. He was interred at the Flushing City Cemetery on March 8, 1926.