Legislator Details
Harrison H. Averill
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 59
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/25/1859
City: Polkton Township, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/11/1950
City: Coopersville, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Coopersville, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Advent Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Hezza A. Stiles, 10/17/1882 in Polkton, MI, she died between 1910 and 1920; children: 4, Vernie Hugh, Harryy Justice, Earl Maynard and Ralph Stiles
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district school of Polkton Township
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Hugh S. and Ann Maria (Jackson) Averill. He served as township treasurer for 2 years and supervisor for 13 years and chairman of the county board of supervisors for 4 years. Member of I.O.O.F and the Grange.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Apportionment , Industrial School for Boys , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Coopersville
County of Residence Ottawa
District: Ottawa 2
District Description: Townships: Allandale, Blendon, Chester, Crockery, Georgetown, Jamestown, Polkton, Robinson, Spring Lake, Tallmage, Wright, and Zeeland
Date Elected: 11/2/1920
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1921
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Drainage , Michigan School for the Deaf , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Coopersville
County of Residence Ottawa
District: Ottawa 2
District Description: Township of Allandale, Blendon, Chester, crockery, Georgetown, Jamestown, Polkton, Robinson, Spring Lake, Tallmage, Wright, Zeeland.
Date Elected: 11/5/1918
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1919
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Zeeland city, populatation 1,982, was organized of territory taken from Holland and Zeeland townships.