Legislator Details

Image of Frank  Donald Williams
Image Description:
Frank D. Williams portrait from Manual 1959 p.lxiii

Frank Donald Williams
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/24/1916
City: Detroit, Michigan
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/11/1966
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Marital Information:
married Mary Louise Beard, dau. of Hawley and Mary (Kitny) Beard, in Detroit, 11-22-1947; children: 2, Leslie Louise and Paul Francis.

Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion: St. Dominic's Church
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: machine designer/repairman, labor representative
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
graduate of Redford High School in 1936; attended Michigan State University, 1939-41, and Wayne State University Night School

Biographical Sketch:
Son of D. Frank and Florence (MacDonald) Williams. Oldest of ten children. He was employed as a business representative for the Wayne County Clerical, professional and Miscellaneous Employees, Local No. 595 of AFSC & ME; member of St. Andrews Society, Native Born Detroiters, Lions International, Michigan Aero Club, board of directors of the United Foundation and U.S.O. and AMVETS representative and chairman of the Michigan Veteran's Trust Fund Wayne County Council.

Notable Facts:
AKA Francis D. Williams per PolGryd Died in office in 1966.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Detroit wards 2,4,6 and 8

Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Resigned 10/15/1960
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Detroit wards 2, 4, 6 and 8

Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Detroit wards 2, 4, 6 and 8

Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1955
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Metropolitan Affairs, Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , State Capitol and Public Buildings , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: Ward 21--all that portion lying easterly of a continuous line formed by the center lines of the following: beginning at the intersection of Kingsville and Kelly Aves and running along Kelly, Hayes, Harper, Chalmers, Mack, Conner, Jefferson to the Detroit Terminal RR thence along said RR right-of-way and on an extended line there-from to the Detroit River

Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Manual 1953 p.269; Manual 1955 p.211; Manual 1957 p.206; PolGryd; 1966 HJ p.734, HCR245; MIMarRec 1867-1952