Legislator Details


Earl L. Burhans
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Number of sessions served 5
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/12/1884
City: New Buffalo, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
Married Harriett E. Breed, dau. of Burdette L. & Anna (De Long) Breed; children: John Burton & Margaret Anne

Number of Children: 2

Background

Religion: Baptist
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Occupation: lawyer, teacher, large farm operator
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Education:
Graduated from University of Michigan Law School in 1908. Also attended University of Colorado.

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Isaac & Elizabeth Ruth (Wood) Burhans, both from New York state. Graduated from high school in Paw Paw, 1902; taught for 3 yrs to save money for college. Practiced law in Paw Paw. Served as prosecuting attorney. Involved in banking.

Notable Facts:
Appointed asst. attorney general, 1935; resigned 8/15/1936. Committees: Horticulture (chair), Apportionment, Education, Industrial Schools, Public Utilities & University. Member of the Masons, the Odd Fellows & the Grange Elected to legislature November 4, 1930

Sessions Served:

Sixty-First Legislature, 1941-1942
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Insurance , Liquor Control, Municipalities, Public Utilities and Transportation, State Affairs , University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Paw Paw
County of Residence Van Buren
District: 8
District Description: Counties of Allegan, Barry and Van Buren

Date Elected: 11/5/1940
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1941
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation
Sixtieth Legislature, 1939-1940
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Insurance , Liquor Control, Normal Schools, Public Utilities and Transportation, University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Paw Paw
County of Residence Van Buren
District: 8
District Description: Counties of Allegan, Barry and Van Buren

Date Elected: 11/8/1938
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1939
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation
Fifty-Ninth Legislature, 1937-1938
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Education , Horticulture , Industrial Schools, Public Utilities, University
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City of Residence: Paw Paw
County of Residence Van Buren
District: 8
District Description: Counties of Allegan, Barry and Van Buren

Date Elected: 11/3/1936
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1937
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
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, 1933-1934
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Michigan State Prison , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , Roads and Bridges , State Police and Public Safety
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City of Residence: Paw Paw
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren
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Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Fifty-Sixth Legislature, 1931-1932
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Michigan State Prison , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , Roads and Bridges , State Police and Public Safety
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City of Residence: Paw Paw
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren
District Description: Van Buren

Date Elected: 11/4/1930
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1931
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Lewis 5:447-49; Manual 1933, p. 651; Manual 1941, p. 663; Manual 1931, P. 658;
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