Legislator Details


Frank Tripp Bennett
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 24

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/18/1882
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/3/1933
City: Hudson, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/5/1933
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Evergreen Cemetery

Marital Information:
single at time of election; married Elizabeth [Bess] Rockwell, dau. of John and Jennie L. (Whitbeck) Rockwell, 1/19/1910, in Jackson, MI; children: 1, Margaret

Number of Children: 1


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer, real estate broker
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Jackson public schools; and the University of Michigan.

Biographical Sketch:
Born of Irish and American heritage. Son of Francis D. and Eva (Tripp) Bennett. Practiced law in Jackson. In 1918, he was manager at Central Auto Supply Co. in Jackson. Mayor of JAckson 1920-21.

Notable Facts:
PoliticalGraveyard.com gives his death year as 1964; Death certificate says 1933.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Insurance , Lumber and Salt , University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 1
District Description: City of Jackson

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:

Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:75; Manual 1907 p.707; WWIDraftRegCds 1917-18; Find-a-Grave.com; Michiganology; USCen 1920, 1930; MIMarRec 1867-1952; PolGryd