Legislator Details
Fred J. Burnham
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/28/1867
City: New Boston, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/23/1947
City: Highland Park, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/26/1948
City: Romulus, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Romulus Memorial Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Clara L. Scholtz about 1885; children: 3, Irene Anna (Evans), Ray and Thelma (Walter)
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools of Huron Township
Biographical Sketch:
Of English and German descent. Son of William and Rachel Maria (Potter0 Burnham. In the year 1882, he was elected supervisor and served 4 successive terms.
Notable Facts:
Died from Paget's disease of the bones.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Local Taxation , Northern State Normal School , State Public Schools , Industrial School for Boys
Postions Held:
City of Residence: New Boston
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 3
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1910
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1911
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Committee chairmanship: State Public School
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Lumber and Salt , State Library , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: New Boston
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 3
District Description: Townships of Brownstown, Canton, Huron, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth, Romulus, Sumpter, Taylor and Van Buren
Date Elected: 11/3/1908
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1909
Date Left Office: 1/1/1753
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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