Legislator Details
Dr. Dennis Murray
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/27/1868
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/24/1937
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/27/1937
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Grace E. Wendover, dau. of Philip and Susan (Abbott) Wendover, 1/3/1891, in Grand Rapids, MI; widower when elected; children: 1, Grace; married Florence Merritt Stebbins, daau. of William Stebbins, 10/24/1914, in Battle Creek, MI
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: dentist
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended high school in Jackson, MI; attended Kansas City College in Missouri
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish and Irish ancestry. Son of Cornelius and May Bridget (McCarthy) Murray. He was president of the Keeley Institute Company. With the exception of a 10 year absence in Colorado, where he served 2 years as a member of the state board of dental examiners, he resided in Michigan.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Traffic , Private Corporations , State Sanatorium
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
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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