Legislator Details
George W. Schaeffer
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/31/1864
City: White Pigeon Township, MI
County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/18/1964
City: Sturgis, MI
County: Saint Joseph County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Sturgis, MI
County: Saint Joseph County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Lawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Susanna R. Kelly, dau. of John and Melisa (Parkman) Kelly, 2/13/1892, in Greenfield Township, IN; children: 1, Laura E. (Bucknell)
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, capitalist
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools and the Sturgis high school
Biographical Sketch:
Of English and German descent. Son of Daniel and Catherine Harriet (Hock) Schaeffer. He was supervisor 10 years, 3 years of which time he served as chairman. He also served 2 years as township treasurer and 2 years as school director.
Notable Facts:
1913 Manual says he was born in White Pigeon Twp, MI; Find-a-Grave.com say Northumberland Co., PA
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Education , Religious and Benevolent Societies , State Sanatorium
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Sturgis
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: St. Joseph
District Description: Saint Joseph 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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