Legislator Details
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Wesley J. Stearns
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/20/1868
City: Mendon Township, IA
County: Clinton County, IA
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/18/1966
City: Sheridan, MI
County: Montcalm County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Sheridan, MI
County: Montcalm County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Evergreen Township Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Anna M. Gallagher, dau. of John and Susan Gallagher, 4/10/1889, in Montcalm Co., MI; children: 3, Vera A. (Bliss), Maurice L., and Ronald Dale; married Ida Alice (Porter) Hillis, dau. of Edwin Porter, 10/20/1951, in Stanton, MI
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: meat merchant, farmer, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of Sheridan, MI
Biographical Sketch:
Of English descent. Son of Josiah Lane and Addie W. (Sawyer) Stearns. Served as village trustee, clerk and supervisor and as township and county treasurer.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ionia State Hospital , Liquor Traffic , Rules and Joint Rules , State Psychopathic Hospital
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Stanton
County of Residence Montcalm
District: Montcalm
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1918
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1919
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Ionia State Hospital
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: College of Mines , General Taxation , Ionia State Hospital , Printing
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Stanton
County of Residence Montcalm
District: Montcalm
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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