Legislator Details
Archie Miller Reid
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/10/1874
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/1/1932
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/5/1932
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Lawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Balanche G. Comer, dau. of William Comer 4/30/1902 in Detroit; children: 1, Agnes Marion (Davies)
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: pharmacist, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Detroit public schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William and Julia A. (Miller) Reid. For the 37 years, he was a pharmacist, licensed by the state at age 18. He served on the Common Council and held the offices of alderman, estimator and supervisor from the 15th ward of Detroit. Member of the Masons
Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease.
US highway 97 was named the Reid Highway in his honor.
Sessions Served:
Fifty-Fourth Legislature, 1927-1928
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Primary
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Ran for Michigan Senate lost primary.
Fifty-Third Legislature, 1925-1926
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Industrial School for Boys , Liquor Traffic , Public Health , State Sanatorium
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description:
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: