Legislator Details


Louis N. Hilsendegen
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/29/1856
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 6/29/1923
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/2/1923
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Elliott Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Caroline Kern, dau. of Mrs. Mary A. Kern, about 1882

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: real estate; capitalist
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Notre Dame University, Indiana

Biographical Sketch:
Of German ancestry. Son of Valentine and Elizabeth (Stephan) Hilsendegen. Served as president of the Hilmore land company. He was elected president of Grosse Pointe 3 terms.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Forestry & State Lands , State Library , Fisheries , Gaming Interests , Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind , Michigan Home and Training School, Mining Interests
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Grosse Pointe
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Forestry and State Lands; and State Library

Bibliography:

Manual 1915 p.765; PolGryd; US Passport Appl., 1795-1925, includes photos; USCen 1900; Michiganology