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: 8/3/1941
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 8/6/1941
City: Chandler Township, MI
County: Huron County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Chandler Township Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lucia [or Lucy] Willhahn about 1891; children: 3, Esther (Schluchter), Lucille W., Bertand [or Albert M.]
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: painting and decorating, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Detroit public schools
Biographical Sketch:
Of German parentage. Son of Jacob and Christina Braun. Was engaged in the occupations of farming, painting and decorating. He served as treasurer and supervisor of Chandler Township; and Huron County Treasurer, 1911-1914.
Notable Facts:
Also known as Gustav A. Braun.
Died of stomach cancer.
Sessions Served:
Fifty-Fifth Legislature, 1929-1930
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.
Fifty-Fourth Legislature, 1927-1928
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:
Fifty-Third Legislature, 1925-1926
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
Fifty-Second legislature, 1923-1924
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
Notes: