Background
Ostrander, Russell Cowles was born on September 1, 1851 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Son of Simon and Ellen Gardner (Cowles) Ostrander.
Ostrander, Russell Cowles was born on September 1, 1851 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Son of Simon and Ellen Gardner (Cowles) Ostrander.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1876.
In law practice, since 1877. Circuit Court commissioner, Ingham County, Michigan, 1877-1880, prosecuting attorney, 1881-1882. Mayor of Lansing, 1896-1897.
Member State Board Law Examiners, 1895-1904. President Michigan State Bar Association, 1903-1904. Associate Justice Supreme Court of the Michigan, January 1, since 1905.
Member State Board Law Examiners, 1895-1904.
Married Dora Porter, May 8, 1878 (died). Married second, Lou S. Davis, October 12, 1892.