Legislator Details
Image Description:
Edson V. Root, jr. portrait from Manual 1959 p.lxi
Edson V. Root, jr. portrait from Manual 1959 p.lxi
Edson V. Root Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 10
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/27/1903
City: Bangor MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/7/1971
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City:
County:
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Frieda Shaefer, 11/19/1937
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Christian
Military Service:
Occupation: fruit grower
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduate of Paw Paw High School and Olivet College, A.B. degree in 1925;
Ferris Institute, Michigan State Teachers College, Western State Teachers College and University of Michigan
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Rep. Edson V. Root, Sr. Served on the County Welfare Commission, 1951-1952, vice chairman County Republican Committe, 1942-1952, member of Republican State Central Committee, 1950-1951. Member, Farm Bureau; Paw Paw Lodge No. 25, F. & A.M.; Paw Paw Chapter No. 34, R.A.M.; DeWitt Clinton Consistory; Saladin Temple; Shriners.
Notable Facts:
Died in office in 1971. His last residence was Bangor, MI. His father also served in the House.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Consumers and Agriculture , Public Health , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bangor
County of Residence Van Buren
District: 54
District Description: Counties of Allegan (part) and Van Buren.
Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Died in office and replaced by Bela Kennedy who was elected at a special election July 15, 1971.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Consumers and Agriculture , Public Health , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bangor
County of Residence Van Buren
District: 54
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Public Health , Retirement , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bangor
County of Residence Van Buren
District: 54
District Description: Townships of Allegan, Casco, Cheshire, Clyde, Ganges, Laketown, Lee, Manlius, Saugatuck, Trowbridge, Valley and Watson; cities of Allegan, Fennville and Holland (part) in Allegan County; Van Buren County
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Agriculture
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Public Health , Roads and Bridges , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bangor
County of Residence Van Buren
District: 54
District Description: Townships of Allegan, Casco, Cheshire, Clyde, Ganges, Laketown, Lee, Manlius, Saugatuck, Trowbridge, Valley and Watson; cities of Allegan, Fennville and Holland (part) in Allegan County; Van Buren County
Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Public Health , Roads and Bridges , Social Aid and Welfare, State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bangor
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren
District Description: Van Buren County
Date Elected: 11/6/1962
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1963
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Health
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Public Health , Roads and Bridges , Social Aid and Welfare, State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bangor
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren
District Description: Van Buren County
Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Health
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Social Aid and Welfare, State Affairs , State Prisons
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bangor
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren
District Description: County of Van Buren
Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on State Prisons
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Horticulture , Social Aid and Welfare, State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bangor
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren
District Description: Van Buren County
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 Horticulture
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Horticulture , Social Aid and Welfare, State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bangor
County of Residence Van Buren
District: VanBuren
District Description: VanBuren County
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: Chair of the Committee on Horticulture
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Aid to Handicapped, Horticulture , Social Aid and Welfare
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bangor
County of Residence Van Buren
District: VanBuren
District Description: VanBuren County
Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Horticulture