Legislator Details
Joseph M. Weiss
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/25/1856
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/11/1937
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country:
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 1/13/1937
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodmere Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Rose Siegel, dau. of Anton and Sophie (Blumenstein) Siegel, 1/14/1904 in Detroit; children: 2, Joseph M. and Bertha S.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Judaism
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Cass school; graduated from Detroit High School, 1873; studied law
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Maier and Sali (Tenser or Tanzer) Weiss. Admitted to the bar, 1877. Served as Chippewa County prosecutor briefly. Served as Wayne County circuit court commissioner, 1885-8.
Notable Facts:
One of the founders of professional baseball in Detroit; helped organize the Cass Baseball Club in 1881.
Served in both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Michigan Asylum for Insane , Military Affairs , Village Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: City of Detroit
Date Elected: 11/6/1906
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1907
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Michigan Asylum for Insane
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Geological Survey , Industrial Home for Girls , Military Affairs , Saline Interests , Special Committee on Apportionment
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 2
District Description: Wards 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 in the city of Detroit
Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylum for the Criminal Insane, Cities and Villages , House of Correction, Reform School, School for the Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 2
District Description: City of Detroit wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6; townships of Greenfield, Livonia, Plymouth and Redford in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Single
Notes: