Legislator Details


John Henry
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 10/5/1856
City: Philadelphia, PA
County: Philadelphia County, PA
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/11/1925
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/14/1925
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Bertha Eggert, 12/14/1879, in Bridgeport, MI; children: 4, Alice (LaBar), Mildred and 2 others

Number of Children: 4


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: marine engineer, salesman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
public schools of Philadelphia, PA

Biographical Sketch:
Of German/Swiss ancestry. He moved to Saginaw in about 1866 at age 11. At age 14 he began working as a fireman on a steamboat, later becoming a marine engineer (for 4 years). He than became an engineer for Power Block for 20 years. He served as alderman of his ward in 1898-1900.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Labor , Upper Peninsula Prison
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
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:

Manual 1901 p.633; USCen 1900, 1910; MIMarRec 1867-1952; Find-a-Grave.com; Michiganology