Legislator Details


Hayes E. Wells
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Number of sessions served 1
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 48

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/9/1876
City: Delta township
County: Eaton
Country: United States
 
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Marital Information:
Married with two children.

Number of Children: 2

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Education:
He received his education in the district schools at Grand Ledge, Michigan.

Biographical Sketch:
For several years he was engaged in the merchandising business and from 1911 to 1917 was a partner in the Miles Stark Clothing Company, of Grand Ledge. He was elected supervisor of Grand Ledge in 1913 and served as such for five years; was elected chairman of the board of supervisors in April, 1917, and in December, 1917, was appointed chief clerk of the Eaton county draft board and served as such during the world war. Was elected county clerk of Eaton county in November, 1918, and served the county in that capacity for three consecutive terms. Member of the Grand Ledge Lodge No. 179 F. & A.M., No. 180 I.O.O.F., Charlotte Commandery No. 37, and the K. of P. No. 53.

Notable Facts:
Republican and was elected to the legislature November 4, 1924, by a vote of 5,862 to 5,368 for John B. Strange.

Sessions Served:

Fifty-Third Legislature, 1925-1926
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind , Michigan School for the Deaf , Roads and Bridges
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City of Residence: Charlotte
County of Residence Eaton
District: Eaton
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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 Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind

Bibliography:

Manual 1925, p. 617;
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