Legislator Details
Dr. Philip P. Shorts
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/4/1845
City: Newburg, Ontario
County:
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 3/16/1890
City: Ludington, MI
County: Mason County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Ludington, MI
County: Mason County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Harriett Ackerman in 11/27/1875, in Ludington, MI; children: Ruth C., Grace L., Eva M. and Philip P.
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: physician
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Toronto Medical College;
Graduate of Bellevue Hospital, NY.
Biographical Sketch:
Went to Calif. in 1868; came to MI in 1871; settled in Ludington in 1872. He served as alderman [2 terms]Died at age 45. Member of the Odd Fellows.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Public Health
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence Mason
District: Mason
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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