Legislator Details

Image of Harry  T. Emmons
Image Description:
Harry T. Emmons portrait from Manual 1959 p.liv

Harry T. Emmons
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 68

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/22/1882
City: Wyoming Township, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 4/2/1965
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
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Marital Information:
married in 1901. Became widower in 1945 with 2 children (surviving at that time), Russell and June Marie Winderhout.

Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion: Methodist
Military Service:
Occupation:
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
South Grand Rapids High School

Biographical Sketch:
He operated a centennial farm owned by the family for 118 years, also an insurance agent; former deputy county treasurer, member of board of education, township treasurer, supervisor and justice of the peace; member of the Elks, Grange and Farm Bureau

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , General Taxation , Social Aid and Welfare, Towns and Counties
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Byron Center
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 2
District Description: Cities of East Grand Rapids, Grandville and Wyoming; townships of Ada, Bowne, Byron, Caledonia, Cascade, Gaines, Grand Rapids, Lowell, Paris, Vergennes and Wyoming

Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Social Aid and Welfare
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , General Taxation , Social Aid and Welfare, Towns and Counties
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Byron Center
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 2
District Description: City of Rockford; townships of Algoma, Alpine, Cannon, Courtland, Grattan, Nelson, Oakfield, Plainfield, Solon, Sparta, Spencer, Tyrone and Walker

Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Social Aid and Welfare
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , General Taxation , Social Aid and Welfare, Towns and Counties
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Byron Center
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 2
District Description: Cities of East Grand Rapids and Grandville; townships of Ada, Bowne, Byron, Caledonia, Cascade, Gaines, Grand Rapids, Lowell, Paris, Vergennes and Wyoming

Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1955
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Social Aid and Welfare
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , General Taxation , Towns and Counties , Tuberculosis Hospitals
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Wyoming
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 2
District Description: Cities of East Grand Rapids and Grandville; townships of Ada, Bowne, Byron, Caledonia, Cascade, Gaines, Grand Rapids, Lowell, Paris, Vergennes and Wyoming

Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Tuberculosis Hospitals
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , General Taxation , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Safety
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Wyoming Township
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 2
District Description: Cities of East Grand Rapids and Grandville. Townships of Ada, Bowne, Byron, Caledonia, Cascade, Gaines, Grand Rapids, Lowell, Paris, Vergennes and Wyoming

Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1951
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1951 p.287; Manual 1953 p.254; Manual 1955 p.194; PolGryd; 1965 HJ p.806, HR74