Legislator Details
Frederick Kappler Jr.
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Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/16/1866
City: Negaunee, MI
County: Marquette County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/3/1953
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Marital Information:
married Magdalena [Lena] Steffes, dau. of Adam and Barbara Steffes, 6/30/1891, in Houghton, MI; children: 2 daughters and 1 son.
Number of Children: 3
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Occupation: farmer, retired (1945-46)
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Education:
public schools of Negaunee and Lake Linden.
Biographical Sketch:
Of German descent. Son of Fred and Tracy (Brower) Kappler. He was in the employ of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company for 24 years, leaving their service to engage in farming. He is a member of the Grange, the Knights of Columbus, Knights of Labor; and Western Federation of MIners; and the German Aid Society. He served 2 years as Lake Linden alderman. He was a member of the Lake Linden fire dept beginning in 1891
Notable Facts:
He was one of two Democrats to serve in the 1919 legislature. He was again elected November 6, 1934.
May be listed as Frederick Kappler in biographical sources.
Died in 1953.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Michigan College of Mining and Technology, Newberry State Hospital , Public Health , Public Safety , State House of Correction & Branch of the State Prison in the Upper Peninsula , Towns and Counties
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City of Residence: Lake Linden
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton
District Description: Counties of Houghton and Keweenaw.
Date Elected: 11/7/1944
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1945
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Michigan College of Mining and Technology
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Michigan College of Mining and Technology, Private Corporations , Public Safety , Public Utilities , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lake Linden
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton 1
District Description: Townships of Calumet, Osceola, Schoolcraft, and Torch Lake in Houghton County
Date Elected: 11/3/1936
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1937
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Safety
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Labor , Private Corporations , Public Utilities , State Police and Public Safety, Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lake Linden
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton 1
District Description: Townships of Calumet, Osceola, Schoolcraft, and Torch Lake in Houghton County
Date Elected: 11/6/1934
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1935
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Towns and Counties
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Michigan Home and Training School, Religious and Benevolent Societies
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City of Residence: Lake Linden
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton 2
District Description: Township of Franklin, Osceola, Schoolcraft, Torch Lake.
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: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Geological Survey
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Labor , Liquor Control , Michigan School for the Blind
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City of Residence: Lake Linden
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton 2
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Date Elected: 11/5/1912
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1913
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Election
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Labor , Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind , Public Lands & Forestry Interests , State Capitol and Public Buildings
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City of Residence: Lake Linden
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton 2
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Date Elected: 11/8/1910
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1911
Date Left Office: 1/1/1753
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Liquor Traffic , Michigan Asylum for Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lake Linden
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton 2
District Description: Townships of Franklin, Osceola, Schoolcraft and Torch Lake
Date Elected: 11/3/1908
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1909
Date Left Office: 1/1/1753
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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