Legislator Details
David H. Butler
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/15/1887
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County: Tuscola
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Married April 6, 1910, to Edna A. Folsom.
Number of Children: 0
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Education:
His education was acquired in the public schools of Tuscola county.
Biographical Sketch:
After graduating from high school he worked for two years in the mercantile business. He then completed a course in salesmanship and was a commercial salesman for six years.
According to House Resolution No. 48, p.1255, 1929 House Journal he had died. No date or place of death.
Notable Facts:
Republican and was elected to the legislature in 1920 and re-elected November 7, 1922, by a vote of 4,594 to 1,326 for John S. Smith.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Executive Business , Military Affairs , Normal Schools, Penal Institutions, State Affairs
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City of Residence: Fostoria
County of Residence Tuscola
District: 21
District Description: Counties of Lapeer and Tuscola
Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Executive Business
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Central Michigan Normal School , Drainage , Michigan State Prison
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City of Residence: Fostoria
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer
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Date Elected: 11/7/1922
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1923
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Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 53rd session.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Drainage , State House of Correction & Branch of the State Prison in the Upper Peninsula , Private Corporations
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City of Residence: Fostoria
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer
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Date Elected: 11/2/1920
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1921
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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