Legislator Details
Charles Henry Petrowsky
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 23
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/22/1873
City: Danzig, Free City
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Country: Poland/ Germany
Death
Date: 12/18/1928
City: Augusta Township, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/20/1928
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Ottelei Martinz, dau. of Paul Martinz, in Detroit, MI, 6/18/1895; children: 4, George, Carl, Hildegarde and Harold
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Background
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Military Service:
Occupation: laborer, businessman; restauranteur, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public and parochial schools until 14
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Fred and Matilda (Schmocke) Petrowsky. Emigrated around 1881 or 1886. Deputy Sheriff for 2 years; at 14 he became a machine hand at Dwight Lumber Co.; briefly worked at the Brass Rolling Mills of Detroit. He was a grocery store clerk for some time before entering the saloon and restaurant business.
Notable Facts:
Died of pneumonia/influenza
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Traffic , Public Health , Upper Peninsula Prison
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: City of Detroit
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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