Legislator Details
John Christian Lodge
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/12/1862
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/6/1950
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Burial
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City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery
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Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Presbyterian
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Occupation: newspaper reporter, lumber business
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Biographical Sketch:
Of American and English parentage, he was the son of Dr. Edwin Albert Lodge and Christiana Hanson Lodge; he was engaged for a time in newspaper work, later in real estate and insurance business; mayor of Detroit, Mich., 1922-23, 1924, 1927-29; member of Freemasons
Notable Facts:
Detroit's John C. Lodge Expressway is named for him. Uncle by marriage of Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1859-1924).
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Insurance , State Prison
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: City of Detroit
Date Elected: 11/3/1908
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1909
Date Left Office: 12/31/1910
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Committee chairmanship: State Prison