Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/16/1893
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne
Country: U.S.A.
Death
Date: 6/12/1966
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Marital Information:
Married Ann Chrzanowski February 10, 1945. One son, Anthony Jr. (a major in the US army) from a former marriage.
Number of Children: 1
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Occupation: Real estate; Businessman, Merchant
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Education:
Sweetest Heart of Mary and the Jos. Campau schools.
Detroit Business University
Biographical Sketch:
Polish descent. Organizer and President of the Wilkowski Hardware Co., the Joy Farm Hardware Co. and the Paramount Hardware Co. He served in the Michigan Constitutional Convention, 1961-19632.
Notable Facts:
Served in MI senate: 1933-38;45-46;49-50.
In 1936 was tried & convicted w/ Democratic state chairman Elmer B. O'Hara on vote fraud charges; sentenced to 4-5 years in prison.
Candidate in 1940 primary for Lt Governor.
Member of the Polish National Alliance, the Polish Falcons, the Natives and the Knights of Columbus.
Served 3 years in the US army, honorably discharged.
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Banks and Corporations , Public Utilities and Transportation, State Affairs
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District Description: City of Detroit wards 9, 11, 13, 15
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Committees Served On: Highways , Judiciary , Public Utilities and Transportation, State Affairs
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District Description: 9th, 11th, 13th, and 15th wards of Detroit city
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District Description: 9th, 11th, 13th, and 15th wards of Detroit city in Wayne County
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Committees Served On: Banks and Corporations , Cities and Villages , Penal Institutions, Soldiers' Home , Printing and Expense, University , Welfare and Relief
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District Description: 9th, 11th, 13th, and 15th wards of Detroit city in Wayne County
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Printing and Expense
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Banks and Corporations , Conservation, Finance and Appropriations , Drainage, Prohibition, State Affairs
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District Description: 9th, 11th, 13th, and 15th wards of Detroit city
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Prohibition; and State Affairs
Bibliography:
Manual 1933, p. 647; Manual 1949, p. 644; PolGryd According to House Concurrent Resolution No. 325, 1966 House Journal, p. 3468; MI Legislative Handbook 1945-46 p. 101; he died 6/12/1966.
