Legislator Details
Peter B. Lennon
AKA:
Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/7/1878
City: Clayton Township, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/11/1939
City: Howell, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/14/1939
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Louise Mary McGraw, dau. of Thomas and Elizabeth (Flynn) McGraw, 2/23/1918 in Durand, Genesee County, MI; children: 5, Mary Catherine [died as infant],Margaret L. (Race), Mary Grace (Frawley), Elaine Rita (Bur) and Elizabeth
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Flint high school; Notre Dame University, at South Bend, Indiana, and the law department of the University of Michigan
Biographical Sketch:
Of Irish descent. Son of Peter and Susan (Traynor) Lennon. In 1909, he began practicing law in Detroit. Five years later, he removed to Lennon and took up residence on a farm.
Notable Facts:
Birth record says his middle name is Bement; WWI Draft Registration says Bernard.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Drainage, Executive Business , Highways , Judiciary , Normal Schools, Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lennon
County of Residence Genesee
District: 13
District Description: Genesee
Date Elected: 11/4/1930
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1931
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Taxation
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Taxation , Judiciary , Highways , Insurance , Cities and Villages , Printing and Expense, State Hospitals
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lennon
County of Residence Genesee
District: 13
District Description: County of Genesee
Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Taxation.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Conservation, Drainage, Michigan State College, Soldiers' Home , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lennon
County of Residence Genesee
District: 13
District Description: County of Genesee
Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Michigan State College; and Soldiers' Home
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lennon
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1922
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1923
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Game Laws , Private Corporations , State Normal College , University
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lennon
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description: Townships: Argentine, Atlas, Clayton, Davison, Fenton, Flushing, Gaines, Grand Blanc, Montrose, Mundy, Richfield, and Vienna
Date Elected: 11/2/1920
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1921
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Private Corporations , Railroads , State Industrial Home for Girls , University
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lennon
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description: Township of Argentine, Atlas, Clayton, Davison, Fenton, Flushing, Gaines, Grand Blanc, Montrose, Mundy, Richfield, Vienna.
Date Elected: 11/5/1918
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1919
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the University