Legislator Details

Image of Thomas E. Double
Image Description:
Thomas E. Double, portrait from Nimmo, p.39

Thomas E. Double
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/28/1866
City: Clio or Pioneer, OH
County: Wayne County, OH
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 12/9/1926
City: Vienna, MI
County: Montmorency County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/12/1926
City: Lewiston, MI
County: Montmorency County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Albert Township Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Minnie Sheridan, dau. of Thomas Sheridan 9/15/1893, in Gaylord, Montmorency Co.; children: 5, Estella Mae (Theisen), Ester, Albert Thomas, Hattie Leone and Viola Gertrude (McCornack)

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
public schools; Pioneer high school

Biographical Sketch:
Of Dutch or German descent. Son of Andrew and Mary (Gaven or Garber) Double. He moved with his parents to Williams County, OH, at age 3, and lived at that place until 18, working on the farm. In 1884, he moved to Montmorency County, MI, and taught in the public schools for 6 years. He served as township clerk, supervisor, county school examiner and chairman of the board of supervisors. In January , 1895 , he took charge of the county clerk's office as deputy county clerk, and was elected county clerk in 1896 and 1898.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Forty-Fourth Legislature, 1907-1908
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Elections , Liquor Traffic , State House of Correction
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Vienna
County of Residence Montmorency
District: Presque Isle
District Description: Counties of Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle

Date Elected: 11/6/1906
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1907
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on State House of Correction
Forty-Third Legislature, 1905-1906
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Elections , Industrial Home for Girls
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Vienna
County of Residence Montmorency
District: Presque Isle
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

Nimmo p. 39, includes portrait; Manual 1905 p.753; MIMarRec 1867-1952; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com, includes photo; USCen 1900
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