Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/26/1896
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/4/1970
City:
County: Sarasota County, MI
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Type of Burial:
Burial
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Marital Information:
Married Marion Crowell Beech; children: Crowell Clarkson.
Number of Children: 0
Background
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Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: business, advertising
Race:
Education:
public Schools of Ann Arbor;
University of Michigan
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Col. Ambrose Clarkson and Roba (Pulcipher)Pack. Enlisted in the US Army and was honorably discharged for physical disability incurred in the line of duty. Later served special detail with the British 6th battle squadron and with US Naval forces over-seas. Discharged from the Navy as lieutenant, senior grade. Served Illinois and Michigan National Guard. Member of the Masonic order, Grotto, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans of WWI and Sons of the American Revolution and Exchange Club of Ann Arbor.
Notable Facts:
Last residence was Sarasota FL.
Elected to the legislature November 4, 1930, by a vote of 10,016 to 5,109,
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Michigan Soldiers' Home , Military Affairs , Supplies and Expenditures , University , Western State Teachers' College
City of Residence: Ann Arbor
County of Residence Washtenaw
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Committees Served On: Michigan Soldiers' Home , Military Affairs , Supplies and Expenditures , University , Western State Teachers' College
City of Residence: Ann Arbor
County of Residence Washtenaw
District Description: Washtenaw County
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Supplies and Expenditures
Bibliography:
Manual 1933, p.664-665; SSDI; FL Death Index, 1877-1998; US SAR Membership Appl., 1889-1970; Manual 1931, P. 673;
