Legislator Details

Image of Jay  Murray Terbush Jr.
Image Description:
Jay M. Terbush, jr. portrait from Manual 1959 p.lxii

Jay Murray Terbush Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/25/1924
City: Owosso, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 10/18/1985
City: Owosso, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Owosso, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Geraldine Porterfield, in Owosso, MI, 1-6-1952; children: 2, Jay M., IV and Janice

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion: Episcopalian
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended Central Michigan University; University of Michigan; University of Southern California; and Ohio State University

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Jay M. and Veda Margaret (Troop) Terbush. He enlisted in the Army 1-5-1943 through 2-9-1946. He attained the rank of 2d Lt in the Army Air Corp. Served as president of the Shiawassee County Bar Association and Shiawassee prosecuting attorney. member of the American Legion, Masons, Elks and Eagles.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Elections , Judiciary , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , State Prisons
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Owosso
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: Shiawassee
District Description: Counties of Livingston and Shiawassee

Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on State Prisons
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Conservation, Military and Veterans' Affairs , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Owosso
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: Shiawassee
District Description: Counties of Livingston and Shiawassee

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 Capitol and Public Buildings

Bibliography:

Manual 1961 p.207; PolGryd; MIDeaths 1971-96; 1985 HJ, HCR564; MIMarRec 1867-1952; USWWIIArmyEnlRec 1938-46; BIRLS; Find-a-Grave.com