Legislator Details


Henry J.P. Graebner
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 73

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/2/1865
City: Frankentrost, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 2/3/1957
City:
County:
Country:
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Memorial Mausoleum

Marital Information:
married Caroline E. Friedlein of Saginaw on 6/30/1889; children: Elizabeth or Lily, Karen (Delano) and one other daughter and Clarence F.

Number of Children: 4

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: grocer, businessman, retired
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Dropped out of school at age 13

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Casper B. and Regina Graebner. Started making his own way in the world at age 9, left school at age 13, worked in factories for 2 years and then in a grocery store. Successfully engaged in grocery busines for 30 years. Served as trustee for several estates. Operated the Graebner office building that he built in 1913. He served as city alderman and county supervisor. He lived in the same house for over 73 years. He and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

Notable Facts:
Exact date of birth unknown; month and year from US Census, 1900. 2nd taken from Find-a-Grave.com Father of State Rep/Sen. Clarence F. Graebner According to House Journal, 1957, HR 12, p. 184, he had died 2/3/1957. No place of death given.

Sessions Served:

Sixty-Third Legislature, 1945-1946
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description: City of Saginaw

Date Elected: 11/7/1944
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1945
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Sixty-Second Legislature, 1943-1944
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description: City of Saginaw

Date Elected: 11/3/1942
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1942
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Sixty-First Legislature, 1941-1942
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind , Mount Pleasant State Home and Training School, Public Health , Public Safety , Roads and Bridges , University of Michigan
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description: City of Saginaw

Date Elected: 11/5/1940
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1941
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Health
Sixtieth Legislature, 1939-1940
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind , Michigan Home and Training School, Public Health , Roads and Bridges , University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description: City of Saginaw in Saginaw County

Date Elected: 11/8/1938
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1939
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the University

Bibliography:

Manual 1941 p.676; Manual 1943 p.622; Manual 1939 p.615; USCen 1900; 1957 HJ p.184, HR12; Find-a-Grave.com; MI Legislative Handbook 1945-45 p. 151
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