Legislator Details


Ernest W. Hastings
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/16/1855
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/7/1936
City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/9/1936
City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Sarah E. Chantler or Chandler, dau. of Charles & Catherine (McDougal) Chantler, 11/9/1875; children: Ralph S., Edith Elizabeth, Grace C. (Foote), Walter E. & Ruth

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion: Baptist
Military Service:
Occupation: machinist, real estate, insurance, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Lansing public schools until age 9; schools of Traverse City

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Silas & Elizabeth (Woodhans) Hastings. Silas died of sunstroke at Vicksburg in 1863 & his wife & son moved to Traverse City. In 1871, Ernest left school & went to Cleveland, OH to learn patternmaking but returned to Traverse City to attend business college. In 1890, he entered the real estate and insurance business. Held several local offices, including alderman of Traverse City's 2nd ward. Member of the Masons & Knights of Pythias.

Notable Facts:
First name is misspelled Ernert on death certificate.

Sessions Served:

Forty-First Legislature, 1901-1902
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Eastern Asylum for Insane , Federal Relations , Public Lands
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: Grand Traverse
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Sprague p.457-8; USCen 1860, 1930; Find-a-Grave.com; Michiganology; Manual 1901 p.632-33
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