Legislator Details
John H. Combs
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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
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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.
Number of Children: 1
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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 Member of the Grange.
Notable Facts:
Son of Rep. Henry P. Combs [served 1857-1864]
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , College of Mines , Apportionment
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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
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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
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Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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