Legislator Details
Ransom L. Ford
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/12/1878
City: Byron, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/20/1973
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Taymouth Township, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Taymouth Township Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Anna Sawatzkie, dau. of Chris and Jennie (Peapont) Sawatzkie,9/30/1902, in Saginaw, MI
Number of Children:
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: newspaper editor, publisher, bank cashier
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Chesaning HS
Biographical Sketch:
Of English descent. Son of Lyman O. and Jane Elizabeth (Stevens) Ford. He owned and edited the Montrose Record for 14 years until December 1, 1914. He served as township clerk 9 years, village clerk, 2. In 1930, he was an assistant probate judge in Flint. Member of the Masons and Order of the Eastern Star.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Insurance , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, Private Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Montrose
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Central Michigan Normal School , Insurance , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Montrose
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Central Michigan Normal School;