Legislator Details
Clarence A Reid
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/11/1892
City: Circleville, OH
County:
Country: US
Death
Date:
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City:
County:
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Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Grace Mapes of Battle Creek on March 26, 1921; children: Edison A., Clarence A. Jr. and Frances A.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Circleville High School;
University of Michigan
Biographical Sketch:
Born in a log cabin on a farm. He enlisted in the infantry of the United States in 1917. He was 2nd Lieutenant of the infantry and was assigned to the 85th division and later to the 14th division He returned to law school after the war and opened law office in Detroit in January 1920. Lt. Gov. of Michigan 1953-54
Notable Facts:
HCR 619, 1978 House Journal, p. 553, indicated that he had died. No date or place of death reported in the resolution.
Died in January 1978; last residence was Southfield, MI
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corporations, Judiciary , Elections , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 18
District Description: City of Detroit wards 8 (part), 12 (part), 16 and 22; cities of Highland Park, Livonia and Plymouth; twps of Northville, Plymouth and Redford
Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1951
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Corporations
Elected Lieutenant Governor in 1952.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Public Utilities and Transportation, Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 18
District Description: 8th, 12th, 16th, and 22nd wards of Detroit, the townships of Greenfield, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth and Redford, and cities of Highland Park and Plymouth
Date Elected: 11/5/1946
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1947
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor , Education , Judiciary , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 18
District Description: 8th, 12th, 16th, and 22nd wards of Detroit, the townships of Greenfield, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth and Redford, and cities of Highland Park and Plymouth
Date Elected: 11/7/1944
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1945
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the committee on labor.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Education , Judiciary , Labor , Taxation , University
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 18
District Description: 8th, 12th, 16th, and 22nd wards of Detroit, the townships of Greenfield, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth and Redford, and cities of Highland Park and Plymouth
Date Elected: 11/3/1942
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1942
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Judiciary , Labor , Michigan State College, Taxation , University
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 18
District Description: 8th, 12th, 16th, and 22nd wards of Detroit, the townships of Greenfield, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth and Redford, and cities of Highland Park and Plymouth
Date Elected: 11/5/1940
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1941
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on University