Legislator Details
Image Description:
Andrew W. Cobb portrait from Manual 1959 p.liii
Andrew W. Cobb portrait from Manual 1959 p.liii
Andrew Whitney Cobb
AKA:
Number of sessions served 8
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/12/1911
City: Elsie, Michigan
County: Clinton County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/21/1975
City: St. Johns, MI
County: Clinton County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Elsie MI
County: Clinton County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married to E. Jean Mansfield (1912-2005) of Wallingford CT on 10/31/1936; children: 5, Lawrence, Lee, Shirley, Martha and Alan
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion: Methodist
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduate of Elsie High School and Michigan State College.
Biographical Sketch:
Operated a family-owned centennial farm dairy farm specializing in Holstein cattle; served as justice of the peace, 1946-1950; member of F. & A.M. [Masons]; R.A.M.; O.E.S.; Lions Club; Farm Bureau; Grange and 4-H Service Club.
Notable Facts:
Elected November 7, 1950 to fill the unexpired term of the late John P. Espie & also for the full two year term.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Elections , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Retirement , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Elsie
County of Residence Clinton
District: Eaton
District Description: Counties of Barry, Clinton and Eaton
Date Elected: 11/6/1962
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1963
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Agriculture
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Elections , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Retirement , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Elsie
County of Residence Clinton
District: Eaton
District Description: Counties of Barry, Clinton and Eaton
Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Agriculture
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Education , Liquor Control , Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Elsie
County of Residence Clinton
District: Eaton
District Description: Counties of Barry, Clinton and Eaton
Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Retirement
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Education , Liquor Control , Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Elsie
County of Residence Clinton
District: Eaton
District Description: Counties of Barry, Clinton and Eaton
Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Retirement
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Agriculture , Education , Liquor Control , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Elsie
County of Residence Clinton
District: Eaton
District Description: Counties of Barry, Clinton and Eaton
Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1955
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Apportionment
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Horticulture , Printing , Private Corporations , Social Aid and Welfare
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Elsie
County of Residence Clinton
District: Clinton
District Description: Clinton County
Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Printing
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Private Corporations , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Elsie
County of Residence Clinton
District: Clinton
District Description: Clinton County
Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 11/10/1950
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to fill the unexpired term of the late John P. Espie and the full 2 year term.
Chamber: House
Party:
Committees Served On:
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence
District: Clinton
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 11/10/1950
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status:
Notes: Elected to replace John Cobb, who had died.