Background
Bishop, Roswell P. was born on January 6, 1843 in at Sidney, New York, United States. Son of Edward and Anna (Andrews) Bishop.
Bishop, Roswell P. was born on January 6, 1843 in at Sidney, New York, United States. Son of Edward and Anna (Andrews) Bishop.
Educated district schools. Private Company C, 43d New York Volunteer Infantry. Lost right arm at Lee’s Mills, Virginia.
Attended Unadilla and Walton academics, New York, University of Michigan, 1868-1872.
Admitted to bar, 1875, and since in practice at Ludington, Michigan. Prosecuting attorney, Mason Company, Michigan, 1876-1880, 1884-1886. Member Michigan House of Representatives, 1882-1892.
Member 54th to 59th Congresses (1895-1907), 9th Michigan District.
Member Spanish Treaty Claims Commission.
Member Michigan Ho; member 54th to 59th Congresses (1895-1907), 9th Michigan District Member Spanish Treaty Claims Commission