Legislator Details
Franklin A. Hassenger
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 63
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/5/1853
City: Constantine, MI
County: Saint Joseph County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/20/1921
City: Constantine, MI
County: Saint Joseph County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 2/23/1921
City: Constantine, MI
County: Saint Joseph County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Village Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Ida M. Young, 3/23/1882, in Constantine, MI; children: 3, Germain L., Ethel M. (Hagenbuch) and Hazel
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools; supplemented by a course at Raisin Valley Seminary, from which he graduated
Biographical Sketch:
French-German descent. Son of Frederick and Margaret (Lintz) Hassenger. He taught school from April 28, 1873 until December 22, 1916 when he resigned to take up legislative duties.
Notable Facts:
Died from bronchitis and heart disease.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Central Michigan Normal School , Education , Ionia State Hospital , Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Constantine
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: St. Joseph
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: Married
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