Legislator Details


Wilbur V. Brotherton
AKA:
Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/6/1922
City: Chicago
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Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
Married Yvonne 1948; children Lynn & Bill.

Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: former Packard & Chrysler Corporation executive.
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Education:
Graduated Waller High School (Chicago) & attended Northwestern University.

Biographical Sketch:
Elks, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars; mayor, city of Farmington (7 years.

Notable Facts:
1st Lieutenant Army Air Force (European Theatre); Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal w/ 3 Oak Clusters, Presidential Citation.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Economic Development & Energy , Public Health , Tourism and Recreation , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Farmington
County of Residence Oakland
District: 69
District Description: Twp of Southfield and cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills in Oakland County

Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Chose not to run
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Economic Development & Energy , Public Health , Public Utilities
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Farmington
County of Residence Oakland
District: 69
District Description: Township of Southfield and cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills in Oakland County

Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Energy
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Government, Economic Development & Energy , Public Health , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Farmington
County of Residence Oakland
District: 69
District Description: Township of Southfield and cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills in Oakland County

Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Energy
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Government, Economic Development & Energy , Public Health , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Farmington
County of Residence Oakland
District: 64
District Description: Township of Farmington; cities of Farmington and Southfield [tracts 1038.02 (Blocks 403-8, 412-5, 511-5), 1038.03, 1039-40, 1041 (Less: Block 408-9), 1042 (Less: Blocks 202-5. 215-8)] in Oakland County

Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development & Energy
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Government, Economic Development & Energy , Public Health , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Farmington
County of Residence Oakland
District: 64
District Description: Township of Farmington; cities of Farmington and Southfield [tracts 1038.02 (Blocks 403-8, 412-5, 511-5), 1038.03, 1039-40, 1041 (Less: Block 408-9), 1042 (Less: Blocks 202-5. 215-8)] in Oakland County

Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Minority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development & Energy
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Civil Rights , Public Health , Taxation , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Farmington
County of Residence Oakland
District: 64
District Description: Township of Farmington; cities of Farmington and Southfield [tracts 1038.02 (Blocks 403-8, 412-5, 511-5), 1038.03, 1039-40, 1041 (Less: Block 408-9), 1042 (Less: Blocks 202-5. 215-8)] in Oakland County

Date Elected: 11/2/1976
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1977
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Government, Public Health , Urban Affairs , Military and Veterans' Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Farmington
County of Residence Oakland
District: 64
District Description: Township of Farmington; cities of Farmington and Southfield [tracts 1038.02 (Blocks 403-8, 412-5, 511-5), 1038.03, 1039-40, 1041 (Less: Block 408-9), 1042 (Less: Blocks 202-5. 215-8)] in Oakland County

Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

MANUAL 1985 p. 141.