Legislator Details
Oscar Edward Kilstrom
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 64
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/26/1874
City: Grand Rapids MI
County: Kent
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/1/1943
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Marital Information:
married Edna I.Johnson of Monroe 4/8/1932.
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Lutheran
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Occupation: Funeral director & public servant
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Education:
Public schools & University of Michigan
Biographical Sketch:
Was a funeral director in Grand Rapids and was a member of the Michigan Funeral Directors and Embalmer Association. Served in the positions of tax clerk, deputy city treasurer, city treasurer, supervisor, member of charter commission and city commissioner. Retired with rank of major after 23 years in the Michigan National Guard. Member of the Guy V. Henry Camp, U S W V, and Masonic Lodge.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Education , Ionia State Hospital , Liquor Control , Public Safety
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
Date Elected: 11/3/1942
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1942
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Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Mr. Kilstrom died September 1, 1943.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Education , Ionia State Hospital , Liquor Control , Michigan Soldiers' Home , Public Safety
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
Date Elected: 11/5/1940
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1941
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Michigan Soldiers' Home
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Ionia State Hospital , Liquor Traffic , Michigan Soldiers' Home , Public Safety
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids in Kent 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 Michigan Soldiers' Home