Legislator Details
Peter Bakerlaar Wenting
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 25
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/4/1887
City: Muskegon, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/22/1931
City: Muskegon, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/26/1931
City: Muskegon, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
single
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: carpenter, contractor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools
Biographical Sketch:
Of Dutch descent. Son of Kryne and Clarissa (Bakelaar) Wenting. Began training as a carpenter at age 19; became a contractor at 24. Member of the U.B. of C. and J. of A, local union 100 of Muskegon [United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America]
Notable Facts:
During WWI, he was a corporal in the 310 Engineers, 85th Polar Bear Div.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: National Progressive
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Michigan Reformatory , State Sanatorium
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: Muskegon
District Description: Muskegon 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: Single
Notes: Party: National Progressives