Legislator Details


George A. Kohn
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 65

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/2/1885
City: Otisco Twp., MI
County: Ionia County, MI
Country: US
 
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Number of Children: 2


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Occupation: farmer, businessman
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Education:
Belding High School, 1903

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Peter & Josephine Kohn. Started his business career as a string butcher with capital of $25.00. He began on a rented farm, then bought 160 acres and later added another 240 acres. Conducted a retail milk business for 11 years. Since 1922 has been in the certified seed business including production of hybrid corn under the direction of Michigan State College

Notable Facts:
Died in 1963.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Education , Local Taxation , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , State Library
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City of Residence: Bloomer Township
County of Residence Montcalm
District: Montcalm
District Description: Counties of Mecosta and Montcalm

Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
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Reason for Leaving Office: Chose not to run
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on State library
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Education , Local Taxation , State Library
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City of Residence: Bloomer twp
County of Residence Montcalm
District: Montcalm
District Description: Montcalm County

Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 11/10/1950
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Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected on November 7, 1950 to complete the unexpired term of Walter G. Herrick and for the full term.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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City of Residence: Bloomer township
County of Residence Montcalm
District: Montcalm County
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Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 11/10/1950
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End of Term Status: Re-elected

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County of Residence Montcalm
District: Montcalm district
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Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 11/10/1950
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Bibliography:

Manual 1951 p.293; Manual 1953 p.259; PolGryd