Legislator Details
John Kolvoord Sr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/2/1852
City: Holland, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/1/1936
City: Hamilton, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/5/1936
City: Hamilton, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Gezina [or Gerieves] TerAvest, 11/16/1877. in Fillmore, MI; children: Jennie (Klomparens), John H.; married Jane [or Lydia J.] Ackersook around 1885; children: Florence (Hinnen)
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: merchant, businessman, miller
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Gertie [or Grietje] (Bleek [or Blink]) Kolvoord. He moved to Allegan County in 1864. He was operating a sawmill at the time he was elected representative and operating a flour mill in 1910
Notable Facts:
Death certificate says he was born in New Gronegen, MI, 1891 Manual says Holland, MI.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Harbors, Manufactures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hamilton
County of Residence Allegan
District: Allegan 2
District Description: Townships of Dorr, Fillmore, Heath, Hopkins, Laketown, Leighton, Manlius, Monterey, Overisal, Salem, Saugatuck and Wayland
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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