Legislator Details
Herbert W. Gowdy
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/27/1874
City: Union Pier MI
County: Barrien
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: Farmer
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Public schools, Berrien County
Attended school in Chicago for two years
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scotch and English ancestry.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Horticulture , Michigan Soldiers' Home , State Capitol and Public Buildings
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City of Residence: Union Pier
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 1
District Description: Townships: Bertrand, Buchanan, Chickaming, Galien, Lake, Lincoln, New Buffalo, Oronoko, Royalton, St. Josephs, Three Oaks, and Weesaw; St. Joseph city
Date Elected: 11/2/1920
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1921
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Horticulture , Kalamazoo State Hospital , State Public Schools
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Union Pier
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 1
District Description: Township of Bertrand, Vuchanan, Chickaming, Galien, Lake, Lincoln, New Buffalo, Oronoko, Royalton, St. Josephs, Three Oaks, Weesaw, St. Joseph City.
Date Elected: 11/5/1918
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1919
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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