Legislator Details
Charles Wesley Richardson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/17/1872
City: Elmvale, ON
County: Simcoe County, ON
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 3/30/1939
City:
County: Baraga County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/2/1939
City: Marquette, MI
County: Marquette County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Park Cemetery
Marital Information:
married to Jennie Sandie, of Lucknow, Canada, in 1905; children: 2, Earl Charles and Clyde Fergus
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: Locomotive Engineer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools
Biographical Sketch:
Of English and Scottish ancestry. Son of Robert Clark and Melissa Ann (Rose) Richardson. He came to Michigan in 1889; he entered the employ of the South Shore and Atlantic Railway as locomotive fireman in 1892; promoted to engineer in 1900. He is a member of Division 94, B. of L.E. [Brothers of Locomotive Engineers]; Marquette Lodge No. 101, Masons; Marquette Chapter No. 43, R.A.M.; Lake Superior Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar, Ahmed Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S [Ancient Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, Shriners]. Was elected a member of the county road commission June, 1926.
Notable Facts:
Died from accidental drowning.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Federal Relations , Finance and Appropriations , Highways , Labor , State Homes and Schools, Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Marquette
County of Residence Marquette
District: 31
District Description: Counties of Dickinson, Gogebic, Iron, and Marquette
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: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Labor
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Highways , Conservation, Transportation , Apportionment , Labor , State Homes and Schools
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Marquette
County of Residence Marquette
District: 31
District Description: Counties of Dickinson, Gogebic, Iron and Marquette
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: Unknown
Notes: Chair of State Homes and Schools.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Kalamazoo State Hospital , Local Taxation , Michigan School for the Deaf , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Marquette
County of Residence Marquette
District: Marquette
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 55th session
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Northern State Normal School , Supplies and Expenditures , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Marquette
County of Residence Marquette
District: Marquette 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Northern State Normal School
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor , Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind , Railroads , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Marquette
County of Residence Marquette
District: Marquette 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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Insurance , Northern State Normal School , Railroads , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Marquette
County of Residence Marquette
District: Marquette 1
District Description:
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
Notes: