Legislator Details

Image of Willard  I. Bowerman Jr.
Image Description:
Willard I. Bowerman portrait from Manual 1959 p.liii

Willard I. Bowerman Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/3/1917
City: Lansing
County: Ingham
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/22/1987
City: Lansing MI
County: Ingham
Country: US
Type of Burial: Interred
Burial
Date:
City: Lansing MI
County: Ingham
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Carolyn C. Hawks, 8/25/1947; children: 3

Number of Children: 3


Background

Religion: Congregational (Baptist)
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
graduate of Lansing Central High School; Michigan State University, AB, 1939; University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1947.

Biographical Sketch:
He was an assistant prosecutor of Ingham County, served on the City Council two terms; mayor of Lansing MI 1961-1965. Member of Lions Club, University of Michigan Club, Ingham County and State Bar Associations.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Printing , Public Health , Rules and Resolutions
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 1
District Description: City of Lansing and Lansing township

Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Rules and Resolutions
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Health , Retirement , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , Rules and Resolutions
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 1
District Description: City of Lansing and Lansing township

Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Health
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Local Taxation , Retirement , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , Rules and Resolutions
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 1
District Description: City of Lansing and Lansing township

Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1955
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Retirement
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Federal Relations , Insurance , Judiciary , Juvenile Corrections
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 1
District Description: City of Lansing and Lansing township

Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Juvenile Corrections

Bibliography:

Manual 1957 p.187; Manual 1953 p.249; Manual 1955 p.189; PolGryd; HJ 1987, HR347