Legislator Details
Samuel E. Crawford
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/15/1876
City: North Branch, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/25/1941
City: Chicago, IL
County: Cook County, IL
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Highland Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Cora Wilson in 1906; children: 3, Esther, Ruth and Edward
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: Insurance; president of Ypsilanti Screw Company
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended high school in North Branch; graduated from Michigan State Normal College at Ypsilanti
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Loren [or Warren] and Esther A. (Whitney) Crawford. After graduating he entered the life insurance business. He became the Michigan manager of National Life, USA. Member of Masons, Knight of Pythias and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Notable Facts:
Founded the weekly newspaper at Michigan State Normal College.
He was blind in his left eye.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Northern State Normal School , Public Lands & Forestry Interests , Village Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ypsilanti
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 2
District Description: Township of Augusta, Bridgewater, Freedom, Lodi, Manchester, Pittsfield, Saline, Scio, Sharon, Superior, York, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti City.
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 Village Corporations
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Insurance , Public Lands & Forestry Interests , State Sanatorium
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ypsilanti
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 2
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: