Legislator Details
William R. Burns
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/15/1872
City: Athens, PA
County: Bedford County, PA
Country: US
Death
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Type of Burial:
Burial
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City: Negaunee, MI
County: Marquette County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Negaunee Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Elizabeth Jane Lobb, dau. of Edward Lobb, 10/25/1902 in Hallston, MI
Number of Children: 0
Background
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Military Service:
Occupation: bookkeeper
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Athens (PA) high school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Michael and Mary (Foran) Burns. In 1918, he owned and managed a telephone company. He served 2 terms as president of the village of Munising, MI.
Notable Facts:
died in 1931
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Game Laws , State Affairs , State Normal College
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Munising
County of Residence Alger
District: Schoolcraft
District Description: Counties of Alger, Luce, Mackinac and Schoolcraft
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
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Game Laws , Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind , Soldiers' Home , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Munising
County of Residence Alger
District: Schoolcraft
District Description: Counties of Alger, Luce, Mackinac and Schoolcraft
Date Elected: 11/3/1908
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1909
Date Left Office: 12/31/1910
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind