Legislator Details

Image of Frank  J. OBrien
Image Description:
Frank J. O'Brien portrait from Manual 1959 p.lix

Frank J. OBrien
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/13/1915
City: Utica, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 12/28/2000
City: West Bloomfield Township, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
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Marital Information:
married Dorothy M. McInerney on 6-30-1940; children: 5, Patrick J., Lynn Ann, Thomas M., Terry, and Susan Colleen.

Number of Children: 5


Background

Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: automobile dealer, city employee, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
educated at Detroit Catholic Central High School and Utica High School.

Biographical Sketch:
Prior to becoming a manufacturer's agent, he did personnel work with the Detroit City Election Commission and was an automobile dealer; member of the Pine Lake Country Club, Elks and Lions Club.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Conservation, Elections , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Detroit wards 2, 4, 6 and 8

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:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Conservation, Elections
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Detroit, wards 2,4,6 and 8

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:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Conservation, Elections , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Detroit wards 2,4,6 and 8

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:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Religious and Benevolent Societies , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Detroit wards 2, 4, 6 and 8

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:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Private Corporations , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: City of Detroit wards 2, 4, 6 and 8

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:

Bibliography:

Manual 1955 p.205; Manual 1957 p.201; Manual 1963-1964, p. 193; PolGryd; SSDI