Legislator Details
Roy Albert Jensen
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/21/1910
City: Escanaba MI
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Country: US
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Marital Information:
Married; three daughters
Number of Children: 3
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Occupation: fish business
Race:
Education:
Public schools of Escanaba
Escanaba HS 1929
Attended Michigan State College & Ferris Institute
Biographical Sketch:
Of Danish parents, his father served five sessions in the House, from 1909-1922.
Started in the fish business with his father in 1933 and has remained in that business.
Notable Facts:
Was declared to be the legally elected representative from Delta county at the November 5, 1946 general election as a result of a recount counducted by the House of Representatives upon petition.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Elections , Girls' Training School, Newberry State Hospital , Religious and Benevolent Societies
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City of Residence: Escanaba
County of Residence Delta
District: Delta
District Description: County of Delta
Date Elected: 11/5/1946
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1947
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Girls' Training School