Legislator Details
William Elmer Rice
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/28/1852
City:
County: Orleans County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/25/1898
City: Rogers City, MI
County: Presque Isle County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Rogers City, MI
County: Presque Isle County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Rogers Township Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Ida May Rice, c. 1875
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Attended public schools in Mason and State Normal College (now EMU).
Biographical Sketch:
Located near Lansing, 1866. School teacher, 1870-80. Located in Rogers City after admission to the bar. Served as Presque Isle County prosecuting attorney and circuit court commissioner. Member, Michigan House of Representatives Cheboygan District, 1895-96.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Normal School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Rogers City
County of Residence Cheboygan
District: Cheboygan
District Description: Counties of Cheboygan, Emmet, Presque Isle and Manitou
Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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