Legislator Details


Robert D. Davidson
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 62

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/28/1886
City: Big Rapids, MI
County: Mecosta County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
Married Carrie Dearing on 5/7/1912 in Big Rapids, MI; children:

Number of Children: 0


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Occupation: toolmaker and inspector for auto factory
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Education:
Grade & HS Big Rapids MI; Attended (2 years) Ferris Institute

Biographical Sketch:
Son of George M. and Mary E. Davidson. Worked as tool and die maker at GM in Lansing MI for 20 years; returned to Hershey in 1920 & accepted superintendent position at Hanchett Manufacturing Co; during WWII was superintendent of production at Nash-Kelvinator in Lansing. At close of war returned to Hershy & purchased a machine shop.

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Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Labor , Local Taxation , Public Utilities
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City of Residence: Hersey
County of Residence Mecosta
District: Mason
District Description: Counties of Mason, Mecosta, and Lake

Date Elected: 11/2/1948
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1949
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

PolGryd; ANCESTRY; FAMILY; Manual 1949 p. 650;