Legislator Details
Denis G. Clancy Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/17/1878
City: Somerset Township, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/20/1961
City: Winston-Salem, NC
County: Forsyth County, NC
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Hillsdale, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Ruth Avery White, dau. of Thomas and Harriett (Cresswell) White, 8/10/1910, in Alpena, MI; children: 2, Neil F. and Ellen B. (Forsyth)
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Somerset and North Adams schools; Hillsdale College; and the University of Michigan.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Denis F. and Cornelia H. (Brown) Clancy. For 17 years, he was a teacher in the public schools, and then accepted the position of dean and professor in Hillsdale College. Engaged in farming and has been secretary of Hillsdale Chamber of Commerce.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Fifty-Fourth Legislature, 1927-1928
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Boys' Vocational School, Printing , State Library , University
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hillsdale
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale
District Description: Hillsdale County
Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Fifty-Third Legislature, 1925-1926
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , State Library , State Normal College
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hillsdale
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale
District Description: Hillsdale County
Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the State Library