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
Notes:

Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:69; USCen 1850, 1880, 1900; MIMar 1868-1925; SeekMI; Manual 1885 p.157, 563