Legislator Details


John G. Rulison
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Number of sessions served 1
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 56

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/21/1876
City: Flushing, MI
County: Genesee
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Death
Date: 9/5/1933
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Marital Information:
Married Edith J. Benjamin (a High School Classmate) on October 18, 1905. They have 2 children, John G. Jr., and Josephine.

Number of Children: 0

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Occupation: Teacher, Physician
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Education:
Attended Flushing Public Schools, graduating in 1893. University of Michigan, graduating from Dept. of Medicine and Surgery in June of 1903.

Biographical Sketch:
Only surviving son of Dr. Cornelius E. and Antoinette Rulison. Life-long Michigan resident. Died in office.

Notable Facts:
Served as 1st lieutenant int he medical corps, U.S. army and was located at Fort Riley, Kansas and Camp Pike, Arkansas. President of the Inham County Medical Society, Master of Capitol Lodge No. 66 and member of the American Legion, Capitol chapter, Lansing Commandery and the Exchange Club.

Sessions Served:

Fifty-Seventh Legislature, 1933-1934
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science, Public Health , Rules and Resolutions, State Affairs
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City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 1
District Description: City of Lansing

Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
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Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Manual 1933, p.666; Manual 1935, p. 98
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