Legislator Details

Image of Lynn  O. Francis
Image Description:
Lynn O. Francis portrait from Manual 1959 p.xlix

Lynn O. Francis
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/7/1906
City: Sanford MI
County: Midland
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 2/19/1992
City:
County:
Country:
Type of Burial: Interred
Burial
Date:
City: Sanford MI
County: Midland
Country:
Cemetery: New Jerome Township Cemetery

Marital Information:
married; two sons: Dennis and David

Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion: Episcopalian
Military Service:
Occupation: Lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Attended Midland HS Central Michigan College Detroit College of Law

Biographical Sketch:
Gender assumed because Francis is characterized in the 1960 Manual as an Elks Club member Member of the Civitan Club Member of the law firm of Francis, Wetmore, and Riecker

Notable Facts:
Taught middle school for 6 years and began practicing law in Midland in 1945. Served as Midland County treasurer for 6 years. SCR 548, 1992 Senate Journal, p. 569, indicated that he had died. Prior record indicated that he had died 2/19/1992.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On:
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Midland
County of Residence Midland
District: 24
District Description: Counties of Bay, Isabella and Midland

Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office: 12/31/1962

Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Corporations, Labor , Highways
Postions Held: Majority Floor Leader

City of Residence: Midland
County of Residence Midland
District: 24
District Description: Counties of Bay, Isabella, and Midland

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

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Corporations
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corporations, Highways , Judiciary , Labor
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Midland
County of Residence Midland
District: 24
District Description: Counties of Bay, Isabella and Midland

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: Chair of the Committee on Corporations
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Highways , Judiciary , Labor , Public Utilities
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Midland
County of Residence Midland
District: 24
District Description: Counties of Bay, Isabelrla and Midland

Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1955
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1955, p. 178; PolGryd; Manual 1959-60, p. 183; Manual 1961-62, p. 178