Legislator Details
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Ray L. Hewlett
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/14/1879
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/3/1943
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 9/6/1943
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Saint John's Catholic Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Allma R. Howard, dau. of Michael and ?? (Gibney) Howard, 11/14/1907, in Jackson, MI; children: 3, Mary Elizabeth, Janet Frances and Catherine A.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: businessman, real estate, insurance
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended rural, parochial and city schools.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Frank and Mary Ann (Tobin) Hewlett. In 1913, he established a real estate and insurance business. He held the positions of deputy city treasurer and city treasurer for 8 years. Member of the Knights of Columbus.
Notable Facts:
Died of cancer.
Sessions Served:
Fifty-Second legislature, 1923-1924
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Public Utilities , Kalamazoo State Hospital , State Industrial Home for Girls , State Sanatorium
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 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: Married
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