Legislator Details
Oscar W. Braman
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/2/1875
City: Plainfield township
County: Kent
Country: US
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Married has two sons and one daughter.
Number of Children: 3
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Occupation: Farming, apple grower
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He was educated in the district school, and the Grand Rapids Business College and the Michigan Agricultural College.
Biographical Sketch:
Both his father and grandfather were fruit growers and Mr. Braman has devoted his life to general farming and fruit growing, specializing in apple culture. He has served as treasurer of Grand Rapids township and also Plainfield township.
Notable Facts:
Republican and was elected to the legislature in 1918 and 1920, and re-elected November 7, 1922, by a vote of 2,374 to 1,403 for Ernest C. Albert.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Horticulture , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, Michigan Home and Training School, Revision and Amendment of the Statutes
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
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Date Elected: 11/7/1922
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1923
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , Ways and Means
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
District Description: Townships: Algoma, Alpine, Cannon, Courtland, Grattan, Nelson, Oakfield, Plainfield, Solon, Sparta, Spencer, Tyrone, and Walker
Date Elected: 11/2/1920
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1921
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Agriculture , Horticulture , Northern State Normal School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
District Description: Township of Algoma, Cannon, Courtland, Grattan, Nelson, Oakfield, Plainfield, Solon, Sparta, Spencer, Tyrone, Walker.
Date Elected: 11/5/1918
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1919
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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