Legislator Details
Nelson A. Miles
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Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/9/1902
City: Dorr Township
County: Allegan
Country: US
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Marital Information:
Married Helen L. Zick of Lincoln Township, Berrien county in 1925.
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lawyer
Race:
Education:
St. Joseph MI HS, 1920
attended Albion College
Began studying law in 1927 in the office of Judge Fred T. Miles of Holland
graduated Cumberland University Law School
Admitted to practice in 1932
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Lester D. Miles, a Methodist minister, & Susie R. Miles
Notable Facts:
Republican and was elected to the legislature in 1936, and re-elected November 8, 1938.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Private Corporations , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , Roads and Bridges , State Library , State Prison of Southern Michigan
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Ottawa
District: Ottawa
District Description: County of Ottawa
Date Elected: 11/3/1942
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1942
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Private Corporations , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , Roads and Bridges , State Library , State Prison of Southern Michigan
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Ottawa
District: Ottawa
District Description: County of Ottawa
Date Elected: 11/5/1940
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1941
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Liquor Traffic , Private Corporations , State Library , State Prison of Southern Michigan
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Ottawa
District: Ottawa
District Description: County of Ottawa
Date Elected: 11/8/1938
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1939
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Central State Teachers' College, Judiciary , Religious and Benevolent Societies , State Capitol and Public Buildings , Western State Teachers' College
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Ottawa
District: Ottawa
District Description: Ottawa County
Date Elected: 11/3/1936
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1937
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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