Legislator Details
Jacob E. Chew
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/25/1863
City: Allen Township, OH
County: Drake County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/8/1945
City: Waukesha, WI
County: Waukesha County, WI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: East Jordan, MI
County: Charlevoix County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Sunset Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lillian Runyan, dau. of John Runyan, 5/31/1891, in East Jordan, MI; two adopted children, John Herbert and 1 other
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, flour and grain business
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of Drake County, OH
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Abel W. and Salome (Holdman) Chew. He moved to Charlevoix County around 1879. Taught in Charlevoix district schools for 3 years. He was engaged in the flour and grain business 10 years. A member of the East Jordan village board (2 years, school director, 8 years and justice of the peace 8 years. Member of the Grange, Freemasons & Odd Fellows.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Air Traffic And Wireless Communication, Pontiac State Hospital , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Jordan
County of Residence Charlevoix
District: Charlevoix
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1918
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1919
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the State Sanatorium
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Public Lands & Forestry Interests , Local Taxation , Michigan Reformatory
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Jordan
County of Residence Charlevoix
District: Charlevoix
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: