Legislator Details
William DeBoer
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/5/1871
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/12/1951
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/15/1951
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakhill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Eva VanDam about 1884; children: 4, Joseph W., Gerald O., Marston J. and Bertha E. (Bretfogle)
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion: Dutch Reformed
Military Service:
Occupation: machinist, real estate, inspector, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Grand Rapids public schools.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Joost [Joseph] Pieters and Maatje [Martha] (Moerdijk) DeBoer. He was employed for 3 years in a grocery store and later worked as a machinist for nearly 20 years. He was superintendent of the Michigan free employment bureau at Grand Rapids for a little over 2 years and operated a licensed employment bureau. In 1914 he entered the real estate business. He was elected alderman of the 4th ward of Grand Rapids in 1906 and served for 10 years.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Michigan State Prison , Private Corporations , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: Grand Rapids City in Kent 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:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Industrial School for Boys , Labor , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: Grand Rapids City in Kent 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:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Mines and Minerals , Michigan School for the Blind , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: