Cyren Burdick

Cyren Burdick (June 25, 1800 – October 26, 1837) was an American politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives in the first session after the adoption of the state constitution.

His father was a lawyer and farmer who served multiple times as a town selectman.

[4] The following year, Burdick oversaw construction of the first tavern and hotel in Bronson, the Kalamazoo House, on behalf of his brother.

[8] Burdick was appointed to the first common schools committee in Arcadia Township, Michigan in 1833,[9] and was an associate judge of the circuit court of Kalamazoo County during its first session that year.

[10] He was elected to the first session of the Michigan House of Representatives following the adoption of the state constitution in 1835,[11] and served as a township supervisor in 1837.