Legislator Details
Henry L. Schmidt
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 25
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/18/1891
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/8/1982
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Calvary Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Gertrude Anna Eble, dau. of Fred and Mary C. (Lloyd) Eble, 1/18/1921, in Grand Rapids, MI; children: 5, Henry L. Barbara, Marilyn and Elizabeth "Betty' Jane (Ranney),
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: merchant, tailor, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended schools of Grand Rapids, MI
Biographical Sketch:
Of German and Austrian descent. Son of Peter and Annie (Hubel) Schmidt. He was employed in Chicago for 4 years when he returned and established a merchant tailoring business.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Newberry State Hospital , Religious and Benevolent Societies , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
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: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
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