Legislator Details
Theodore Christian Ruff
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/21/1871
City: St. Clair
County: St. Clair
Country: U.S.A.
Death
Date: 1/30/1958
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Type of Burial: interred
Burial
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City: Saint Clair, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Hillside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Emma Louisa Weyeneth, dau. of Gottlieb [or John] and Maria (Haller) Weyeneth,11/26/1896, in Saint Clair, MI; children.: 5, Theodore J, Magdalena J., Herman H, Charlotte L. and Esther M.
Number of Children: 5
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Occupation: dairy farmer
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Education:
public and parochial schools
Biographical Sketch:
Of German descent. Son of Johann Friedrich and Johanna Charlotte (Posner) Ruff. At 36 he was elected alderman; 2 years later was chosen mayor and served 2 terms.
Notable Facts:
Served in the House of Representatives in the session of 1913.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Drainage, Elections , Michigan State College, Normal Schools
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City of Residence: St. Clair
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 11
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Macomb, and St. Clair
Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Agriculture.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Drainage , Lumber and Salt , State Industrial Home for Girls
Postions Held:
City of Residence: St. Clair
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1912
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1913
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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