Legislator Details
Image Description:
Edward A. Borgman portrait from Manual 1959 p.liii
Edward A. Borgman portrait from Manual 1959 p.liii
Edward A. Borgman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 8
Gender: Male
Age at election: 54
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/28/1894
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/7/1980
City: Grand Rapids MI
County: Kent
Country:
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City:
County:
Country:
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married to Josephine Scherphorn on 8/12/1920. Son Marvin Edward was killed during WWII on Leyte Island.) One daughter, Mrs. Karl (Marjean)Brink still living; One grandchild: Patty Lou Brink;
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Christian Reform Church
Military Service: United States Navy
Occupation: Real estate broker and salesman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Local grade schools & business college
Biographical Sketch:
Naval aviator on battleship Maine in WWI.
He was a sales manager for Chevrolet Motor Company.
Served as a supervisor for 10 yrs. and as city commissioner for 6 yrs, member of the Christian Veteran's League.
Notable Facts:
One son, Marvin Edward, served with the Red Arrow Division, 126th Inf. as a medic & was killed on Leyte Island on December 11, 1944.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Control , Mental Health , Public Utilities , State Prisons
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
Date Elected: 11/6/1962
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1963
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Liquor Control
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Control , Mental Hospitals, Public Utilities , State Prisons
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Liquor Control
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Control , Public Health , Public Utilities , State Prisons
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Liquor Control
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Control , Mental Hospitals, Public Health , Public Utilities , State Prisons
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Liquor Control
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Control , Public Health , Public Utilities , State Prisons
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1955
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Liquor Control
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Control , Public Health , Public Utilities , State Prisons
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Liquor Control
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Juvenile Corrections, Liquor Control , Public Utilities , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
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 Public Utilities
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Utilities , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Insurance
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
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 Religious and Benevolent Societies