Legislator Details
Robert J. Henderson
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 61
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/12/1885
City: Thamesford Ontario
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Country: Canada
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Marital Information:
Married Anna Anderson of London ONT in 1908.
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: metal ceilings
Race:
Education:
Educated in Thamesford schools
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scotch-Irish descent, son of James & Margaret Henderson.
Notable Facts:
Engaged in metal ceiling business (30 yrs) & ten years in industrial work.
32nd degree Mason & member of the Moslem Shrine drill team for over 20 years.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Education , Labor , Lapeer State Home and Training School, Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: Townships of Gratiot and Grosse Point, and the cities of Detroit and Grosse Pointe
Date Elected: 11/5/1946
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1947
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Religious and Benevolent Societies