Legislator Details
John Blaisdell Corliss Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/3/1877
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/5/1945
City: Richford, VT
County: Franklin County, VY
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
single at the time of his death
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: researcher, treasurer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Detroit public schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of US Representative John Blaisdell and Elisabeth (Danforth) Corliss. For 12 years, he was treasurer of the Michigan Lubricator Co. Candidate in primary for US Representative from Michigan 15th District, 1936. After leaving the legislature, he devoted himself to governmental research. He authored several books on civic matters.
Notable Facts:
Died of heart failure while in visiting Vermont.
Sessions Served:
Fifty-Second legislature, 1923-1924
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, Public Utilities , Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
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: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
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