Legislator Details


John J. Perren
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Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/21/1848
City: Buffalo, NY
County: Erie County, NY
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Della L Ellis, 3/10/1868 in Detroit; children: 9, Anna (Borgman), Frederick, William A., Hattie M. (Bohreer), James A., Richard C., Francis M., Frank L. and Philomen [or Benjamin]

Number of Children: 0

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Occupation: clerk, insurance, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Detroit schools

Biographical Sketch:
Of Swiss heritage. Moved to Detroit with his family in 1849. After leaving school, he worked as a hat, cap and fur store until 1877. He was appointed chief clerk in the office of the receiver of taxes that year. In 1885, he was appointed a member of the board of city assessors by Mayor S. B. Grummond, for a term of 3 years, at the close of which he was appointed for a second full term by Mayor John Pridgeon, Jr., serving altogether 6 years on the board of assessors. After 1891, he was engaged in insurance and real estate.

Notable Facts:
His seat was contested by Mr. Richert but his election was confirmed by the senate after an official recount of the votes.

Sessions Served:

Fortieth Legislature, 1899-1900
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Asylums for Insane at Kalamazoo and Traverse City, Counties and Townships , Liquor Traffic , Public Buildings , Public Improvements, State Affairs
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
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Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Manual 1899 p.625; USCen 1880, 1900; MIMarRec 1868-1952
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