Legislator Details


Felix H. H. Flynn
AKA:
Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/4/1887
City: Ionia, MI
County: Ionia County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 10/20/1953
City:
County:
Country:
Type of Burial: Interred
Burial
Date:
City: Cadillac, MI
County: Wexford County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Maple Hill Cemetery

Marital Information:

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: Automobile dealer, mayor of Cadillac
Race:

Education:
Cadillac Public Schools

Biographical Sketch:
He was of German and Irish ancestry. Former mayor of Cadillac, 1928-33; clerk of Wexford County. He served on the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Member Elks, Maccabees.

Notable Facts:
Known by many as "Uncle Felix" Died in office.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Liquor Control, State Affairs , Public Utilities
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Cadillac
County of Residence Wexford
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee and Wexford

Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Utilities Died 10/21/1953
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Control, Public Utilities, State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Cadillac
County of Residence Wexford
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee and Wexford

Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1951
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Utilities
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Elections , Labor , Highways , Normal Schools, Rules and Resolutions, State Affairs
Postions Held: President Pro Tempore

City of Residence: Cadillac
County of Residence Wexford
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee and Wexford

Date Elected: 11/8/1938
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1939
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Highways
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Cities and Villages , College of Mines , Highways , Rules and Resolutions, Transportation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Cadillac
County of Residence Wexford
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee and Wexford

Date Elected: 11/3/1936
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1937
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on College of Mines
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Executive Business , Fish and Game, Highways , Rules, State Affairs , State Hospitals, Transportation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Cadillac
County of Residence Wexford
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee and Wexford

Date Elected: 11/6/1934
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1935
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Highways; and Rules
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Conservation, Rules, State Affairs , State Homes and Schools, University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Cadillac
County of Residence Wexford
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee, and Wexford

Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of University

Bibliography:

Manual 1951, p. 277; Manual 1953, p. 243; PolGryd; 1954 HJ p.18, SCR 1;