Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/3/1858
City: Eaton Rapids, MI
County: Eaton County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/21/1931
City: Eaton Rapids, MI
County: Eaton County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/24/1931
City: Eaton Rapids, MI
County: Eaton County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Rose Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Elida Brainerd, dau. of William E. Brainerd, 4/8/1886 in Eaton Rapids, MI; children: 2, Paul B. and Ralph D.; married Ella Dockery, 12/31/1914 in Rockford, MI
Number of Children:
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools; Eaton Rapids public schools; graduated from State Agricultural College [later Michigan State University], 1882
Biographical Sketch:
Son of David B. and Sarah C. (Coleman) Hale. With the exception of 4 years in Eaton Rapids, he lived on the family farm. He served as township clerk 5 years, supervisor of Hamlin township 8 years, supervisor of Eaton Rapids city 1 year; and chairman of the board of supervisors. Member of the Mason, Modern Woodmen of America and the Knights of Pythias.
Notable Facts:
He had diabetes.
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Elections , Rules and Joint Rules
City of Residence: Eaton Rapids
County of Residence Eaton
Date Left Office: 12/31/1912
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Agriculture
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , College of Mines , Elections
City of Residence: Eaton Rapids
County of Residence Eaton
District Description: Eaton County
Date Left Office: 1/1/1753
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Bibliography:
Manual 1909 p.733; MIMarRec 1867-1952; USCen 1910; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com; MichHistP p.343
