Legislator Details
Image Description:
Archibald F. Bunting, portrait from Nimmo, p. 26
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/17/1871
City: Albion, IL
County: Edwards County, IL
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/4/1923
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/7/1923
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Evergreen Cemetery
Marital Information:
married May E. Pettengill., 7/21/1895; children: 6, Harold A, Beatrice E. (Scott), Royal K., Eldora, Logan W. and Irving
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Benzonia College; graduated from University of Michigan law department, 1894
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Wright R. and Sarah E. (Booth) Bunting. He moved to Michigan about 1888. He was principal of the Thompsonville schools in 1890 and 1891 and of the Empire schools in 1892, was admitted to the bar in 1893, locating at Empire where he has practiced his profession. He served deputy county clerk, register of deeds, prosecuting attorney for two terms, and was alternate delegate to the national convention at Philadelphia in 1900. He was elected lieutenant colonel of Michigan Sons of Veterans in 1893.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Railroads , Liquor Traffic
City of Residence: Empire
County of Residence Benzie
District Description: Counties of Benzie and Leelanau
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Fish and Fisheries
Committees Served On: Liquor Traffic , Michigan Asylum for Insane , Railroads
City of Residence: Empire
County of Residence Benzie
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Bibliography:
Nimmo p.26, includes portrait; Manual 1905 p.751; USCen 1910, 1920; Find-a-Grave.com; Michiganology
