Legislator Details


George Francis Monaghan
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 23

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 10/28/1875
City: Detroit, Mi
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 7/11/1920
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/14/1920
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Olivet Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Alice May Kotcher, dau. of Charles W. and Matilda (Jansen) Kotcher, 2/25/1908 in Detroit, MI; children: George and 2 daughters

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race:

Education:
attended Holy Trinity school; BA and MA from 'the Detroit College', 1891' 1893 LLB from Detroit College of Law

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Patrick and Margaret (Kiley) Monaghan. He had to wait a year to practice law after finishing his education because he was too young. In 1897 he joined a practice that became known as Pound and Monaghan for 2 years. He then opened a practice with a cousin. Member of the Michigan and American Bar associations, the Knights of Columbus, the Elks and Detroit Athletic Club. Known for his gift of oratory from an early age.

Notable Facts:
In 1899, at the age of 24, was the youngest-ever member of the Michigan State Senate. Died of heart disease.

Sessions Served:

Fortieth Legislature, 1899-1900
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Constitutional Amendments , Elections , Judiciary , Printing , School for the Deaf , Military Affairs , Supplies and Expenses
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 3
District Description: Wards 4, 6, 6, 8 and 10 of the City of Detroit

Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Single
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Bibliography:

PolGryd; DFP 7/12/1920 p.1, includes photo; SeekMI
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