Legislator Details
Frank J. Calvert
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Number of sessions served 10
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/2/1875
City: Champaign, IL
County: Champaign County, IL
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/29/1947
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Burial
Date: 1/1/1947
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Number of Children: 3
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Occupation: Retired
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Education:
Public schools
Attended Caton's Business College
Attended Albion College
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John Calvert of Detroit born in 1934 and Mary (Threadgould) Calvert born in Yorkshire, England who came to Detroit in her youth. Lived in the Detroit area for 57 years. Secretary of the charter commission in 1912, deputy clerk 1912-14, purchasing agent 1917-19.
Has extensive experience in coal and building supplies, and is the grocery and automotive industries.
Notable Facts:
married Olive
First member of the Michigan House of Representatives to serve ten consecutive terms.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Highland Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Highland Park
Date Elected: 11/5/1946
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1947
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Mr. Calvert died August 29, 1947.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Metropolitan Affairs, Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Highland Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Highland Park
Date Elected: 11/7/1944
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1945
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Metropolitan Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Metropolitan Affairs, Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Highland Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Highland Park
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: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Metropolitan Affairs, Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Highland Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Highland Park
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: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Metropolitan Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Metropolitan Affairs, Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Highland Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Highland Park in Wayne 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: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Metropolitan Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, City Corporations , Metropolitan Affairs, Newberry State Hospital , Private Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Highland Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Highland Park in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/3/1936
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1937
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Aeronautics
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Metropolitan Affairs, Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Highland Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Highland Park in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/6/1934
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1935
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Central State Teachers' College, City Corporations , General Taxation , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Highland park
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Highland Park
Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Central State Teachers' College, City Corporations , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, Revision and Amendment of the Statutes
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City of Residence: Highland Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: Highland Park City
Date Elected: 11/4/1930
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1931
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Central State Teachers' College, City Corporations , Kalamazoo State Hospital , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Highland Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: Highland Park city in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: He served seven consecutive terms.