Legislator Details
George Samuel Barnard
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/19/1876
City: Bainbridge, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/9/1943
City: East Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/12/1943
City: Benton Harbor, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Crystal Springs Cemetery
Marital Information:
married to Alma B. McClurg, dau. of A.G. McClurg9/9/1903, in Benton Harbor, MI; children: 1, George M. [2 children were lost before 1910 per 1910 census]
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion: Congregationalist
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, druggist; chemist, manufacturer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Berrien County public schools; attended Ferris Institute of Big Rapids, and Benton Harbor College
Biographical Sketch:
Of French and English ancestry. Son of Rufus P. Barnard and Mary (Metras) Barnard. After teaching school 5 years, he engaged in the drug business. He served as supervisor 6 years and alderman 2 years. Member of the Masons; Shriners; Elks.
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Finance and Appropriations , Banks and Corporations , Apportionment , Counties and Townships , Horticulture , Soldiers' Home
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: 7
District Description: Counties of Berrien and Cass
Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Banks and Corporations.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage, Education , Finance and Appropriations , Horticulture , Normal Schools, Transportation , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: 7
District Description: Counties of Berrien and Cass
Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Horticulture
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1922
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1923
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Industrial School for Boys , Drainage , Western State Normal School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 2
District Description: Townships: Bainbridge, Benton, Berrien, Hagar, Niles, Pipestone, Sodus, and Watervliet; Benton Harbor city, Niles city
Date Elected: 11/2/1920
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1921
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Game Laws , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 2
District Description: Township of Bainbridge, Benton, Berrien, Hagar, Niles, Pipestone, Sodus, Watervliet, Benton Harbor City, and Niles 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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: