Legislator Details


Eugene J. Kirby
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 61

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/30/1859
City: Flowerfield, MI
County: Saint Joseph County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 12/24/1938
City: South Haven, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 2/27/1938
City: Marshall, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakridge Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Anna C. Lepper, dau. of Stephen and Sarah Lepper, 10/15/1884, in Marshall, MI

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, dairy operator
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended public schools; graduated from high school in Schoolcraft, MI

Biographical Sketch:
Of English-American parentage. Son of William G. and Hanna (Brown) Kirby. For 7 years, he engaged in the real estate business in Chicago after that time, he farmed and operated a dairy. He was secretary-treasurer of the Dutch Belted Cattle Association of America; and a director of the Covert State Bank. Has held the offices of alderman, city recorder and supervisor.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Roads and Bridges , University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Covert
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Roads and Bridges
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , General Taxation , Roads and Bridges , University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Covert
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1922
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1923
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: Agricultural College , Elections , Newberry State Hospital , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Covert
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/2/1920
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1921
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1925, p. 606; Manual 1923, p. 743; Manual 1921 p.699; Find-a-Grave.com; USCen 1910, 1920; Michiganology; MIMarRec 1867-1952