Legislator Details
John Paul
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 65
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/1/1849
City: Whithorn, Wigtonshire
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Country: Scotland
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: Real estate and insurance businesses; farming
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Education:
District schools
Biographical Sketch:
Notable Facts:
His family moved to Kent County MI when John was quite young. He later assissted his father in clearing the land and attended school in the winter.
Served as school trustee, justice of the peace, supervisor and county treasurer.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural Interests , Federal Relations , Geological Survey , Insurance , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, Roads and Bridges , School for the Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: E. Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 17
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Agricultural Interests; and Federal Relations