Legislator Details
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Arthur L. Holmes
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/17/1862
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/27/1916
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 5/30/1916
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Olivet Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Marie F. Collins of London, ON, dau. of Daniel Collins, 6/27/1892; children: 5, Oscar F., Arthur L., jr., Kathleen [or Kathryn] C. (Watson), Josephine and Dorothea
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: grocery clerk, lumber sales
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Detroit public schools.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Oscar F. and Helen M. (Fitzburn/Fitzgibbons) Holmes. Formed Arthur L. Holmes Lumber & Fuel Company, 1909. President, Michigan-Alaska Development Company. Served on Detroit Board of Commerce.
Notable Facts:
Served on both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor Interests, Military Affairs , Normal School at Mount Pleasant , Rules and Joint Rules , State Public School , Railroads
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Industrial Home for Girls , Mechanical Interests , Mining School and Mining Interests, Soldiers' Home , State Public School , Public Lands
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description: City of Detroit wards 9, 11, 13 and 15 ; townships of Greenfield, Grosse Pointe, Hamtramck, Livonia, Plymouth & Redford
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
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: City Corporations , Military Affairs , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: City of Detroit
Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 39th session.