Legislator Details
Claude Boone Root
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/6/1880
City: Lee Township, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Carrie C. Dryer, dau. of John C. and Eva (Frauerfelder), 11/25/1903 in Greenville, MI ; children: Bernice and John
Number of Children: 2
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Occupation: Osteopathic physician
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graduated from Battle Creek high school, 1898; graduated from Northern Institute of Osteopaty (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 1901.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John W. and Martha M. (Palmauter) Root of Marengo, MI. He was council president of the Michigan Osteopathic Association 1920-21
Notable Facts:
Died in Dec. 1970; last residence was Grand Rapids, MI.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Conservation, Highways , Public Health , Public Utilities, State Affairs
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City of Residence: Greenville
County of Residence Montcalm
District: 25
District Description: Counties of Gratiot, Ionia, Mecosta, and Montcalm
Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Highways; Public Utilities.