Sanford M. Green (1807–1901) was a lawyer, legislator, and judge who settled in Owosso in 1837. His career connected the young community with the development of Michigan’s legal institutions.[1]
Owosso and state government
Green practiced law in New York before relocating to Michigan. He won election to the state Senate in 1842 and worked on the revision of Michigan’s statutes through the Judiciary Committee.[1]
Judicial service
Governor Epaphroditus Ransom appointed Green to the Michigan Supreme Court in 1848. He served through 1857, then held circuit judgeships. His later judicial work included service in the Bay City area.[1]
Legal writing
Green wrote practical works organizing Michigan law and court procedure, including Green’s Practice and Green’s New Practice. He also wrote about township law and the causes and treatment of crime. He died on August 13, 1901.[1]
References
- 1. Sanford Green ↗. Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society. Accessed October 27, 2026.