Legislator Details


Julius Houseman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/8/1832
City: Zeckendorf, Bavaria
County:
Country: Germany
 
Death
Date: 2/8/1891
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country:
Type of Burial: Interred
Burial
Date:
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Jennie [or Jane] E. Ringuet, of Grand Rapids, 9/10/1858; children: Hattie Listed as divorced in the 1880 USCensus

Number of Children: 1

Background

Religion: Jewish
Military Service:
Occupation: merchant, lumbering, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended common schools in Zeckendorf & commercial school at Munich, Bavaria;

Biographical Sketch:
Of Hebrew heritage. Elder child of Solomon & Harrietta (Strauss) Hausmann. emigrated to the U.S. in 1848 or 1851 settling in Battle Creek, MI after brief residency in Ohio towns; moved to Grand Rapids, MI, 1852. Mayor of Grand Rapids 1873-1875. Engaged in the mercantile & lumber business for 40 years. Helped organize & direct several companies in Grand Rapids. Member of the Masons & I.O.O.F & I.O.B.B.

Notable Facts:
Elected to the 48th Congress 1883-1885.

Sessions Served:

Twenty-Sixth Legislature, 1871-1872
Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Salines, Elections
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids

Date Elected: 11/4/1870
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1871
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Single
Notes:

Bibliography:

CongBio p.1240; Cyc 1:207-8; PolGryd; USCen 1860, 1880; Manual 1871, p.118
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