Legislator Details
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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com, 9/30/2025
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com, 9/30/2025
John Paul
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 65
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/1/1849
City: Whithorn, Scotland
County: Wigtonshire, Scotland
Country: Scotland
Death
Date: 7/23/1915
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/26/1915
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Fulton Street Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Agnes about 1877; children:Mary, Bessie, Willis and 1 other
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: real estate and insurance, businessman; farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John Paul. His family moved to Kent County, MI when John was quite young, about 1852. He later assisted his father in clearing the land and attended school in the winter. Served as school trustee, justice of the peace, supervisor and county treasurer.
Notable Facts:
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