Legislator Details


Thomas G. Ford Sr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/15/1918
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Death
Date: 8/28/1995
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Marital Information:
Married Janet H. Parker in 1942; son Thomas G. Jr. daughter, Julie G.

Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion: Episcopal
Military Service: United States Navy
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Education:
University of Michigan, B.A.

Biographical Sketch:

Notable Facts:
HR No. 300, 1995 House Journal , p, 2194 indicated that he had died. No date or place of death. According to the Social Security index he died 8/28/1995.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held: Assistant Republican Leader

City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 91
District Description: County of Kent (part).

Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Primary
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Member of the House Fiscal Agency Board.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 91
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Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 91
District Description: Townships of Byron, Caledonia, Gaines, Grand Rapids and Paris; cities of East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids (part), Wyoming (part) in Kent County

Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aid to Handicapped, Federal Relations , Retirement , Social Aid and Welfare
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 91
District Description: Townships of Byron, Caledonia, Gaines, Grand Rapids and Paris; cities of East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids (part), Wyoming (part) in Kent County

Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He was on the Legislative Retirement Board

Bibliography:

Former President, Ford Paint and Varnish Company. East Grand Rapids City Commissioner. Kent County Board of Supervisors member. Brother of President Gerald Ford.