Legislator Details
Ben Carpenter
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Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/8/1885
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County: Osceola County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/1/1962
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Burial
Date: 1/1/1962
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Marital Information:
married; 3 sons
Number of Children: 3
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Occupation: Gas and Oil Jobber, Real Estate and Insurance
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Biographical Sketch:
Life-long Michigan resident. Held position of alderman, city clerk and supervisor.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Highways , Municipalities, Public Health and Social Aid, Public Utilities and Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Harrison
County of Residence Clare
District: 28
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Arenac, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw, Osceola, Osconda, and Roscommon.
Date Elected: 11/7/1944
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1945
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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
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Apportionment , Highways , Public Health , University , Liquor Control
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Harrison
County of Residence Clare
District: 28
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Arenac, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, and Roscommon.
Date Elected: 11/3/1942
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1942
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Elections , Highways , Public Utilities and Transportation, Rules and Resolutions
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Harrison
County of Residence Clare
District: 28
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Arenac, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, and Roscommon
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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Conservation
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Blind and Deaf, Elections , Federal Relations , Industrial Schools, Liquor Control
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Harrison
County of Residence Clare
District: 28
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Arenac, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda and Roscommon
Date Elected: 11/6/1934
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1935
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Conservation; and Penal Institutions
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Elections , Federal Relations , Industrial Schools, Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Harrison
County of Residence Clare
District: 28
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Arenac, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Roscommon
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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Elections; Rules.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Banks and Corporations , Conservation, Elections , Federal Relations , State Hospitals
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Harrison
County of Residence Clare
District: 28
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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
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Federal Relations