Legislator Details
Eugene C. Betz
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 67
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/15/1877
City: Ash Township
County: Monroe County
Country: US
Death
Date:
City: Monroe MI
County: Monroe
Country:
Type of Burial: Interment
Burial
Date:
City: near Monroe MI
County: Monroe
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Lawn
Marital Information:
He was married in 1906 to Matilda J. Knapp, who passed away, and he then married Margaret Hunter in 1929.
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Methodist
Military Service:
Occupation: Manufacture of paper, V. P. Consolidated Paper Co., teacher
Race:
Education:
High school in Carleton, county normal college.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Philip D. & Eliza Betz
Notable Facts:
Taught school nine years and held several city & county positions.
Paper manufacturer 34 years.
Served as county clerk of Monroe County & supervisor & mayor of Monroe.
Member of Masons & Shriners.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Juvenile Corrections, Metropolitan Affairs, State Affairs , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe
District Description: Monroe County
Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on State Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Fish and Fisheries , Metropolitan Affairs, State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe
District Description: Monroe County
Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1951
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Elections
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Fish and Fisheries , Metropolitan Affairs, State Affairs , Tuberculosis Hospitals
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe
District Description: County of Monroe
Date Elected: 11/2/1948
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1949
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Elections
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Metropolitan Affairs, Michigan School for the Blind , Michigan School for the Deaf , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe
District Description: County of Monroe
Date Elected: 11/5/1946
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1947
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Michigan School for the Blind
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Judiciary , Liquor Control , Metropolitan Affairs, Printing
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe
District Description: County of Monroe
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 Printing