Legislator Details


Robert J. MacDonald
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 26

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/28/1914
City: Superior, WI
County: Douglas County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/2/1987
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
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Marital Information:

Number of Children: 2


Background

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Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
St. Matthew's parochial school in Flint; Flint Jr. College; AB University of Notre Dame; Law School, University of Michigan, 1938

Biographical Sketch:
Moved to Flint in 1920 with his parents, Duncan F. & Cecilia (McCann) MacDonald. Member of Elks, Lions & Eagles.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Insurance , Judiciary , Public Health and Social Aid, State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 13
District Description: County of Genesee

Date Elected: 11/7/1944
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1945
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Central Michigan College of Education, City Corporations , Judiciary , Michigan Reformatory , Michigan School for the Deaf , University of Michigan
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description: City of Flint

Date Elected: 11/3/1942
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1942
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 63rd session
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Central State Teachers' College, Judiciary , Michigan Reformatory , Michigan School for the Deaf , University of Michigan
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description: City of Flint

Date Elected: 11/5/1940
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1941
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Michigan School for the Deaf

Bibliography:

Manual 1941 p.681; Manual 1943 p.629; Manual 1945 p.640; MIDeaths 1971-96; PolGryd; USCen 1940; MI Legislative Handbook 1945-46