Legislator Details


Charles P. Benoit Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 22

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/27/1870
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 2/5/1949
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
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Marital Information:
married Ellen Robarge, dau. of William G. and Bridget (Orges) Robarge, 10/21/1897, in Detroit; children: Carl P., Edgar P., Robert P.

Number of Children: 3


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: insurance, real estate, bookkeeper, weighmaster
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Attended German-American Seminary of Detroit and Detroit Business University.

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Charles P. and Sophia (Mery) Benoit. Worked as bookkeeper and weighmaster for the Detroit Sheet Metal and Brass Works.

Notable Facts:
Youngest member serving in state legislature during both elected terms.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Printing , School of Mines, Public Health
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: City of Detroit

Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Single
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Printing , Public Lands , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: 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: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Single
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Bibliography:

Manual 1893, p.595; Manual 1895, p.560-1; MIBiog:1:76; MIMarRec 1867-1952; USCen 1930