Legislator Details
Jay S. Binning
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/17/1878
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/18/1940
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/21/1940
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Evergreen or Roseland Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lucy D. Waterman, dau. of John Waterman, 2/27/1901, in Parronage, MI; children: 1, Harold J.
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: bookkeeper, accountant, banker
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended public schools of Jackson and Devlin's Business College.
Biographical Sketch:
Of English parentage. Son of George B. and Emaline [or Emma] (Smitherman) Binning. Held interest in banking in different capacities and was county clerk of Jackson county for 6 years.
Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease. Find-a-Grave says he is buried in Mount Evergreen; death certificate says he was to be buried in Roseland Cemetery.
Sessions Served:
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, 1931-1932
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banks and Corporations , College of Mines , Printing and Expense, Public Utilities, State Homes and Schools, Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 10
District Description: Jackson County
Date Elected: 11/4/1930
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1931
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Printing and Expense; an Public Utilities
Fifty-Fifth Legislature, 1929-1930
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banks and Corporations , Taxation , Public Utilities, Fish and Game, Labor , Printing and Expense, College of Mines
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 10
District Description: Counties of Hillsdale and Jackson
Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Printing and Expense; and College of Mines.
Fifty-Fourth Legislature, 1927-1928
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banks and Corporations , Elections , Taxation , Counties and Townships , College of Mines , Fish and Game
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 10
District Description: Counties of Hillsdale and Jackson
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 College of Mines
Fifty-Third Legislature, 1925-1926
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Central Michigan Normal School , City Corporations , State Affairs , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 1
District Description: Counties of Hillsdale and Jackson
Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 54th session.