Legislator Details

Image of David Andre LEsperance Jr.
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 7/5/2025

David Andre LEsperance Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 10/2/1874
City: New York City, NY
County:
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/18/1942
City: Sawtelle, CA
County: Los Angeles County, CA
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/21/1942
City: Los Angeles, CA
County: Los Angeles County, CA
Country: US
Cemetery: Los Angeles National Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Dr. Elise Depew Strang, a niece of Chauncey M. Depew, 11/7/1900, in Peekskill, NY; married Helen

Number of Children:

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
public schools of New York City' attended Barnard Military School, New York City; attended Princeton University graduated from New York Law School, LL.B., 1896

Biographical Sketch:
He was of French and Scotch-Irish descent. He practiced law in New York City from 1896 to 1902. He came to Detroit, March 1, 1902, to practice law. He was Assistant Attorney for the Wabash Railroad Company from 1902 to January 1, 1905, resigning this position to accept the appointment of Deputy County Clerk of Wayne County. He resigned as Deputy County Clerk, September 1, 1906, and formed the law partnership of Altland and L'Esperance, with offices in the Penobscot Building. During WWI, he served as a captain and major with the 139th U.S. Infantry formerly the 15th Regiment of the NY National Guard. In the Reserves he was a Lt. Col. At one time he was the assistant district attorney of Los Angeles County

Notable Facts:
His mother's maiden name was McBride.

Sessions Served:

Forty-Fourth Legislature, 1907-1908
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Health , Railroads , State Prison
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: City of Detroit

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
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Bibliography:

Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait and obit.; MIBiog 2:23; Manual 1907 p.718; CADeathInd 1940-1997
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