Legislator Details
Benjamin F. Beekman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/21/1847
City: Chester, MI
County: Eaton County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/21/1905
City: Hart, MI
County: Oceana County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 1/23/1905
City: Sunfield, MI
County: Eaton County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Alice Griffin 11/5/1873 in Ionia, MI; children: Bertha, Ida (Bosworth) and Hubert [died in infancy]
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son Martin and Mary V. (Miner) Beekman. Served as township supervisor and township superintendent of schools. He was a field man for the State Tax Commission.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Normal Schools , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence Eaton
District: Eaton 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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