Legislator Details
Image Description:
Frank D. Beadle portrait from Manual 1959 p.xlviii
Frank D. Beadle portrait from Manual 1959 p.xlviii
Frank D. Beadle
AKA:
Number of sessions served 9
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/16/1899
City: Melvin, MI
County: Sanilac County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/2/1983
City: East Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City:
County:
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Marital Information:
married Isobel M. (Menerey) Beadle 6/17/1920; children: one son (James S.) and one daughter.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: First Congregational Church
Military Service: United States Marine Corps
Occupation: insurance, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Yale High School
Biographical Sketch:
Served as justice of the peace.
Member of the Lions, Masons, American Legion.
Served as district governor (1941-42).
Notable Facts:
AKA Francis D. Beadle
Chair of the Appropriation Committee.
According to the 1/26/1958 Lansing State Journal, Senator Beadle was know as the Senate Shakespeare.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Interstate Cooperation, Legislative Council
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saint Clair
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 28
District Description: Huron and Sanilac Counties; and townships of Berlin, Brockway, Burtchville, China, Clay, Clyde, Columbus, Cottrellville, East China, Emmett, Fort Gratiot, Grant, Greenwood, Kenockee, Kimball, Lynn, Mussey,
Port Huron, Riley, Saint Clair and Wales; cities of
Marine City, Marysville, Port Huron, Saint Clair and
Yale in Saint Clair County; townships of Akron, Almer, Columbia, Dayton, Elkland, Ellington, Elmwood, Fairgrove, Fremont, Gilford, Indianfields, Juniata, Kingston, Koylton, Millington, Novesta, Vassar, Watertown, Wells, Wisner and Vassar city in Tuscola County
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Chose not to run
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: First elected to the Senate 1950; announced retirement on August 18, 1968, 2 years before his term was up for personal reasons. Chair of the Committee on Appropriations.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Interstate Cooperation, Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: St. Clair
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 28
District Description: Counties of Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair (part) and Tuscola (part)
Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Insurance , Interstate Cooperation, Senate Business
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saint Clair
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 34
District Description: Lapeer and Saint Clair counties
Date Elected: 11/6/1962
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1963
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Appropriations
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Education , Insurance , Interstate Cooperation, Senate Business
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saint Clair
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 34
District Description: Counties of Lapeer and Saint Clair
Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Education , Insurance , Senate Business
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saint Clair
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 34
District Description: Counties of Lapeer and Saint Clair
Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Education , Senate Business
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saint Clair
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 34
District Description: Counties of Lapeer and Saint Clair
Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Education , Insurance , Veterans' Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saint Clair
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 34
District Description: Counties of Lapeer and Saint Clair
Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1955
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Insurance , Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saint Clair
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 11
District Description: Macomb, Lapeer and Saint Clair Counties.
Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Retirement
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Insurance , Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saint Clair
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 11
District Description: Lapeer, Macomb and Saint Clair Counties
Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1951
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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