Legislator Details


John Paul
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 65

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/1/1849
City: Whithorn, Wigtonshire
County:
Country: Scotland
 
Death
Date:
City:
County:
Country:
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City:
County:
Country:
Cemetery:

Marital Information:
Married

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: Real estate and insurance businesses; farming
Race:

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
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Agricultural Interests; and Federal Relations

Bibliography:

Manual 1915 p. 767; PolGryd;