Legislator Details

Image of Hans  Christian Rasmussen
Image Description:
Hans C. Rasmussen portrait from Manual 1959 p.lx

Hans Christian Rasmussen
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 64

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/7/1892
City: Ludington, Michigan
County: Mason County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/9/1976
City: South Branch, MI
County: Wexford County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
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Marital Information:
married Ann Meta. Madsen, dau of Soren Peter and ??ra B (Bertelseen) Madsen, 11-19-1917 or 11-17-1917, in Muskegon. MI; children: 2, Roger M. and Jack L.

Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion: Christian
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, salesman, insurance
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Rasmus and Anna W. (Anderson) Rasmussen.He served as supervisor of Pere Marquette Township [4 years]; formerly operated a dairy farm [18 years]; employed as an oil salesman and was an agent for the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co.; member of the Masons; Elks; B.P.O.E.; American Red Cross; Fin and Feather.

Notable Facts:
His last residence was Ludington or Pere Marquette, MI.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Fish and Fisheries , Juvenile Corrections, Liquor Control , Marine Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Ludington
County of Residence Mason
District: Mason
District Description: Counties Lake, Mason and Osceola

Date Elected: 11/6/1962
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1963
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Conservation
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Fish and Fisheries , Horticulture , Liquor Control , Marine Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Ludington
County of Residence Mason
District: Mason
District Description: Counties of Lake, Mason and Osceola

Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Conservation
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Horticulture , Marine Affairs , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , State Library
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Ludington
County of Residence Mason
District: Mason
District Description: Counties of Lake, Mason and Osceola

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

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Conservation
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Marine Affairs , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , State Library
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Ludington
County of Residence Mason
District: Mason
District Description: Counties of Lake, Mason and Osceola

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 the State Library

Bibliography:

Manual 1957-1958, Pg. 203; PolGryd; 1976 HJ p.3172, HCR766; SSDI; USCen 1900, 1920; MIDeaths 1971-96, MIMarRec 1867-1952; USWWIIDraftRegCds 1942; Manual 1963-64 p. 194.