Legislator Details
Chester Philip Emunson
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/16/1886
City: Hurley, Wisconsin
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Death
Date: 5/9/1956
City: Manistee
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Marital Information:
Married and had 3 sons.
Number of Children: 3
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Occupation: Printing Company owner/proprietor
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Education:
Public schools of Hurley until the age of 16.
Biographical Sketch:
Swedish-Norwegian parents.
Owner and proprietor of the Emunson Printing Co. at Manistee, has made newspaper work and printing his life long vocation.
Notable Facts:
Head of the Manistee loge of Elks for 3 years. Member of the Michigan Elks State Association.
Elected to the legislature on the Democratic ticket in 1932, and re-elected November 6, 1934.
According to HR 51, 1956 House Journal, p. 1544 he died 5/9/1956 in Manistee.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Elections , Fish and Fisheries , Kalamazoo State Hospital , Public Utilities
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City of Residence: Manistee
County of Residence Manistee
District: Manistee
District Description: Manistee County
Date Elected: 11/6/1934
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1935
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Fish and Fisheries
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Labor , State Normal College , State Police and Public Safety, Village Corporations
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City of Residence: Mainistee
County of Residence Manistee
District: Manistee
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Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Village Corporations