Legislator Details


John H. Combs
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/22/1861
City: Rome Township, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 10/7/1932
City: Toledo, OH
County: Lucas County, OH
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/10/1932
City:
County:
Country: US
Cemetery:

Marital Information:
married Nellie E. Williams, dau. of John D. and Mary J. (Downer) Williams, 6/11/1884, in Detroit, MI; children: 1, Alice E.(Scarlet)

Number of Children: 1


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, sales manager
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
common school ; attended Adrian College 2 years; graduated from Goldsmith's Business College [Detroit], 1881

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Dr. Henry P. and Lucy A. (Shaver or Sharer) Combs. He served as School Inspector for five years, Township Clerk four years, and Supervisor. After leaving the legislature he became manager of the Retail Merchants Bureau of Toledo. Member of the Grange.

Notable Facts:
Son of Rep. Dr. Henry P. Combs [served 1857-1864]


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , College of Mines , Apportionment
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Adrian RFD 4
County of Residence Lenawee
District: Lenawee 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Education
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Local Taxation , Upper Peninsula Prison
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Rome Center
County of Residence Lenawee
District: Lenawee 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

MILegHdbk 1903 p.57; Manual 1903 p.795; USCen 1870, 1900, 1910; MICoMarRec 1822-1940; Knapp p.369-72; DFP 10/9/1932 p.5; DetNews 10/8/1932 p.2 col.8