Legislator Details

Image of Glenn Hunsberger
Image Description:
Glenn Hunsberger portrait from Manual 1959 p.lvi

Glenn Hunsberger
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 67

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/27/1887
City: Leighton Township, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 6/1/1959
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
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Marital Information:
married Blanche E. Overholt, 3/30/1910; children: 5, Marian A., Lyle E., Neva E., Vera L. and Paul G.

Number of Children: 5


Background

Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, carpenter
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended district school annd took short courses at Michigan State University

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Cyrus Hunsberger. He served as Supervisor of Plainfield Township, Michigan, 1936-42; treasurer for the township for 2 years and served on the school board. He was a carpenter and engaged in the insurance business; member of the Rotary Club.

Notable Facts:
Died in office.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Local Taxation , Social Aid and Welfare, Village Corporations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
District Description: City of Rockford; townships of Algoma, Alpine, Cannon, Courtland, Grattan, Nelson, Oakfield, Plainfield, Solon, Sparta, Spencer, Tyrone and Walker

Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Village Corporations
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aid to Handicapped, Education , Social Aid and Welfare, Village Corporations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
District Description: City of Rockford; townships of Algoma, Alpine, Cannon, Courtland, Grattan, Nelson, Oakfield, Plainfield, Solon, Sparta, Spencer, Tyrone and Walker

Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Aid to Handicapped
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aid to Handicapped, Education , Social Aid and Welfare, Village Corporations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
District Description: City of Rockford; townships of Algoma, Alpine, Cannon, Courtland, Grattan, Nelson, Oakfield, Plainfield, Solon, Sparta, Spencer, Tyrone and Walker

Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1955
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

PolGryd; WWI DraftRegCds 1917; USCen 1910, 1920 and 1930; SJ 1959 1:839; Manual 1957 p.195; Manual 1955 p.198;