Legislator Details
D. Knox Hanna
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/12/1874
City:
County: Oakland
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Death
Date: 12/14/1934
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Nana Purdy in 1894; children: 5 daughters and 1 son
Number of Children: 6
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Occupation: farmer, sheriff
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Biographical Sketch:
Irish descent. Served 3 terms as Ellington township supervisor, 2 terms as sheriff and was chairman of the Republican county committee 2 terms. Secretary of the Tuscola County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Notable Facts:
Elected to the legislature in 1932 and was re-elected November 6, 1934. Died December 14 from injuries received in the Kerns Hotel fire on December 11, 1934.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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City of Residence: Caro
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola
District Description: Tuscola County
Date Elected: 11/6/1934
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1753
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Mr. Hanna died December 14, 1934 from injuries received in the Kerns Hotel fire on December 11, 1934.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Fish and Fisheries , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Caro
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola
District Description:
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
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