Legislator Details
![Image of E[verette] D[ayle] OBrien](/legislators/Images/1468.gif)
Image Description:
E.D. O'Brien portrait from Manual 1959 p.lix
E.D. O'Brien portrait from Manual 1959 p.lix
E[verette] D[ayle] OBrien
AKA:
Number of sessions served 8
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/4/1920
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/13/1991
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Fowlerville, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Coffey Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Margaret M. Johnson, 5-19-1941; children: 1, Dayle R.
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: salesman, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Cass Technical High School;
attended Wayne State University evening classes for 2 years
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William E. and Margaret E. (Vanhorn) O'Brien. As a Staff Sgt., he saw combat in Italy during WWII. After the war he was a furniture salesman then a wholesale meat salesman. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fort Gratiot Post 2254; American Legion, Judge John Faust Post 113; Amvets; Native Detroiters; the Masons; Eagles; Old Hickory Club; Southwestern Community Council; Gratiot Avenue Businessmen's Improvement Association; Park Drive Ravendale Improvement Association; Friendly Sons of St. Patrick; 21st Ward Democratic Club; George Engel Community Club; Federation of Filipino's of Michigan; Eastern Detroit Realty Association.
Notable Facts:
He died in Lansing but his last residence was in East Lansing.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Economic Development , Liquor Control , Retirement , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 5
District Description: County of Wayne (part).
Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Primary
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Economic Development; Democratic Vice-Chair of the Committee on Liquor Control
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Economic Development , Liquor Control , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 5
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Economic Development
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Economic Development , House Policy , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 5
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Economic Development , Roads and Bridges , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 5
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Economic Development; Vice-Chair of the Committee on the State Library
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Economic Development , Printing , Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 3
District Description: Detroit Ward 21--all that portion lying westerly of a continuous line formed by the center lines of the following: beginning at the intersection of Kingsville and Kelly Aves and running along Kelly, Hayes, Harper, Chalmers, Mack, Conner, Jefferson to the Detroit TErminal RR and on an extended line therefrom to the Detroit River.
Date Elected: 11/6/1962
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1963
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Printing , Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 3
District Description: City of Detroit ward 21- all that portion lying westerly of a continuous line formed by the center lines of the following: beginning at the intersection of Kingsville and Kelly Avenues and running along Kelly, Hayes, Harper, Chalmers, Mack, Connor, Jefferson to the Detroit Terminal RR, thence along said railroad right-of-way and on an extended line therefrom to the Detroit River.
Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Horticulture , Marine Affairs , Retirement , Tuberculosis Hospitals
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 3
District Description: Ward 21--all that portion lying westerly of a continuous line formed by the center lines of the following: beginning at the intersection of Kingsville and Kelly Aves and running along Kelly, Hayes, Harper, Chalmers, Mack, Conner, Jefferson to the Detroit RR thence along said railroad right-of-way and on an extended line therefrom to the Detroit River
Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Horticulture , Retirement , Tuberculosis Hospitals
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 3
District Description: City of Detroit ward 21- all that portion lying westerly of a continuous line formed by the center lines of the following: beginning at the intersection of Kingsville and Kelly Avenues and running along Kelly, Hayes, Harper, Chalmers, Mack, Connor, Jefferson to the Detroit Terminal RR, thence along said railroad right-of-way and on an extended line therefrom to the Detroit River.
Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: