Legislator Details
Robert H. Rayburn
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/31/1866
City: Bay Port, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/29/1944
City: Grand Lake, MI
County: Presque Isle County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/2/1944
City: Alpena, MI
County: Alpena County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Evergreen Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Elizabeth W. Wilkinson, dau. of Arthur and Frances (Shepardson) Wilkinson, 7/9/1902, in Alpena, MI; children: 2, Robert W. and Frances
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: manufacturer, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Alpena High School
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish and Irish descent. Son of Robert and Elizabeth (Steele) Rayburn. He was president and manager of the Island Mill Lumber Co., a saw mill; and president of the Michigan Veneer Co.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Industrial School for Boys , Public Lands & Forestry Interests , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Alpena
County of Residence Alpena
District: Alpena
District Description: Alpena County
Date Elected: 11/5/1912
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1913
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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