Legislator Details


Gus A. Braun
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/15/1865
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date:
City:
County:
Country:
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Chandler Township, MI
County: Huron County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Chandler Township Cemetery

Marital Information:
Married and has a family.

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: painting and decorating, farmer
Race:

Education:
Detroit public schools

Biographical Sketch:
Of German parentage. Was engaged in the occupations of farming, painting and decorating. Has held the offices of treasurer and supervisor of Chandler township and Huron County Treasurer, 1911-1914.

Notable Facts:
Died in 1941. Also known as Gustav A. Braun. Elected representative for the fourt term. Republican and was elected to the legislature in 1922, 1924, and re-elected November 2, 1926, without opposition.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Fish and Fisheries , Michigan School for the Blind , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Elkton
County of Residence Huron
District: Huron
District Description: Huron County

Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Michigan School for the Blind.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Fish and Fisheries , State Public Schools , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Elkton
County of Residence Huron
District: Huron
District Description: Huron County

Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
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: Federal Relations , Fish and Fisheries , Ionia State Hospital , Michigan Reformatory
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Elkton
County of Residence Huron
District: Huron
District Description: Huron County

Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Federal Relations
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Michigan Home and Training School, Newberry State Hospital , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Elkton
County of Residence Huron
District: Huron
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1922
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1923
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

PolGryd; MIBiog:1:104; Manual 1929, P. 686; Manual 1927, p. 641; Manual 1925, p. 597; Manual 1923, p. 734-735;