Legislator Details
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John Michael Riegel
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/9/1852
City:
County: Bavaria, Germany
Country: Germany
Death
Date: 8/17/1917
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/20/1917
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakridge emetery
Marital Information:
married Maria Barbara Schmidt, 2/26/1878 in West Bay City, MI; children: 13, Ellinore (Burkhardt), Moritz, William, Oscar, Minnie (Miller), Beby, J. Michael, Wilhemina, Septimus E., Emmons V., Margaret, Friedrich and Fred J.
Number of Children: 13
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: newspaper publisher
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
7 years of elementary education in Germany and 1 year of college there
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Michael and Anna M. (Stahl). He came to Michigan in 1881 and engaged in general merchandise business for 20 years . He held the office of county treasurer for 2 terms, 1894-1898.
Notable Facts:
Marriage record lists Johann M. and Maria. Died from peritonitis following surgery for a perforated stomach ulcer.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylum for Criminal Insane, Lumber and Salt , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes
Postions Held:
City of Residence: West Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 2
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
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