Legislator Details
Joseph W. Kerns
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/2/1852
City: Stratford, ON
County: Perth County, ON
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 11/2/1918
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/5/1918
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Cemetery: Forest Lawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Minnie Krudeman or Kriedeman, 4/1/1873; children: 2, Gertrude L. and Charles P. [3 others died in youth]
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Background
Religion:
Military Service: National Guard
Occupation: mason, contractor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of Saginaw, MI
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scotch-Irish ancestry. Son of James and Jane (Wilson) Kerns. He served as sheriff, county road commissioner and alderman , has been chairman of the Republican city committee, and a member of the Republican county committee at various times during 30 years. He served in the National Guard and was captain of the Saginaw company for 7 years. He served on the staff of Governor Luce. Member of the Elks and the Masons.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: College of Mines , Military Affairs , Private Corporations , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1910
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1911
Date Left Office: 12/31/1912
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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