Legislator Details


Joseph Patrick Swallow
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Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/31/1932
City: Alpena, MI
County: Alpena County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
Married

Number of Children: 1


Background

Religion: Lutheran
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer
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Education:
Central Michigan University, B.S., Detroit College of Law, J.D.

Biographical Sketch:
Alpena County Prosecuting Attorney, 1963-64; circuit judge in Michigan 26th Circuit, 1977. He was a member of the Optimist Club.

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Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: House Policy , Judiciary , Marine Affairs , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Alpena
County of Residence Alpena
District: 105
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle.

Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Ran for and won seat as 26th Circuit Court judge in 1972.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Labor
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Alpena
County of Residence Alpena
District: 105
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Labor
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Alpena
County of Residence Alpena
District: 105
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle

Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Labor
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Marine Affairs , State Prisons, Tourist Industry Relations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Alpena
County of Residence Alpena
District: 105
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle

Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

BioIndMIMan 1923-73; PolGryd