Legislator Details
Arthur Lawrence Rich
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 27
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/8/1873
City: Bridgeton, MI
County: Newaygo County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/8/1953
City:
County: Pondera County, MT
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Valier, MT
County: Pondera County, MT
Country: US
Cemetery: Lakeview Cemetery
Marital Information:
single while in office; married Elizabeth Mary Kritzer, dau. of Conrad and Elizabeth Kritzer, 4/22/1908, in Grant, Newaygo Co., MI; children: 1, Aldis Lovell
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools; attended Bryant and Stratton Business College in Chicago, IL
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Aldis L. and Ann E. (Bellward) Rich. On his return from school in Chicago, he taught for 4 years. In 1890, he settled on the farm. Member of the Patrons of Husbandry; helped to organize the Grangers' Mutual Insurance Company and served as its secretary and treasurer. By 1920, he was living in Pondera, MT, operating a grain farm.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Lumber and Salt , Normal Schools , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ashland
County of Residence Newaygo
District: Newaygo
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: Single
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