Legislator Details
Thomas Jefferson Anderson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 9
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/21/1919
City: Saint Joseph, MO
County: Buchanan County, MO
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/18/1994
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
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Marital Information:
married Margaret in 1942; children: 3, Laurel Brigette (Moore), Eugene Thomas, and Craig Jeffrey.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Protestant
Military Service: United States Army Air Corps
Occupation: engineer
Race:
Education:
attended Ford Motor Co. Engineering School, 1946-47; U.S. Army Electronic Schools, 1943-45; U.S. Marine Corps Schools, 1950-51; U.S. Marine Corps Institute (correspondence), 1947-51
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Thomas Jefferson Anderson sr. & Hazel Shultz A. Served in the Philippines during WWII; in the Marine Corps Reserves 1946-1952; completed service as a Master Sgt. Mayor of Southgate, Mich., 1958-61. Exact death date not known. He was an engineer for Ford Motor Co. Held numerous civic and political offices:precinct delegate, 1952-58; Ecorse Township Supervisor, 1953-58; Mayor, Southgate, 1958-61; Wayne County Board of Supervisors, 1953-61; chairman, Wayne County Building Authority, 1961-65; president, Southgate City Council, 1963-64; U.S. Army, 1943-46; U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, active duty 1950-51. Member: Kiwanis Club since 1953, president 1965; American Legion, Marine Corps League; YMCA; executive board, 1961-65; United Community Services, board of directors, 1955-60; director, Southgate Bank, 1958-63.
Notable Facts:
Month and day of death not known. Member of the American Legion & Kiwanis
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Administrative Rules, Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Economic Development & Energy , Public Utilities
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Southgate
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
District Description: Cities of Lincoln Park (balance not in district 30), Wyandotte (Tract 809.03 [less blocks 102, 107, 201, 204-5]) and Southgate in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Conservation, Environment and Recreation ; and Administrative Rules
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Economic Development & Energy , Joint Committee on Administrative Rules , Public Utilities
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Southgate
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
District Description: Cities of Lincoln Park (Balance not in District 30), Wyandotte tract 809.03 (Less: Blocks 102, 107, 201, 204-5) and Southgate in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Conservation, Environment & Recreation; and the Joint Committee on Admin Rules
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Corporations & Finance , Economic Development , Public Utilities
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Southgate
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
District Description: Cities of Lincoln Park (Balance not in District 30), Wyandotte tract 809.03 (Less: Blocks 102, 107, 201, 204-5) and Southgate in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/2/1976
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1977
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Corporations & Finance , Economic Development , Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Southgate
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
District Description: Cities of Lincoln Park (Balance not in District 30), Wyandotte tract 809.03 (Less: Blocks 102, 107, 201, 204-5) and Southgate in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules; and Chair of the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Recreation , Corporations & Finance , Economic Development , Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Southgate
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Co-Chair of Conservation and Recreation committee.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Recreation , Economic Development , Marine Affairs , Joint Committee on Administrative Rules [JCAR]
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Southgate
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
District Description: County of Wayne (part).
Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Co-Chair of the Committee on Conservation and Recreation
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Conservation and Recreation , Education , Joint Committee on Administrative Rules , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Southgate
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
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: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair: City Corporations. Co-Chair: Conservation and Recreation.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Recreation , Economic Development , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Southgate
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
District Description: Township of Grosse Ile; cities of Gibraltar, Lincoln Park (part), Riverview, Southgate, Trenton (part) and Wyandotte (part) in Wayne County
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: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Recreation , Economic Development , Public Utilities , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Southgate
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
District Description: Township of Grosse Ile; cities of Gibraltar, Lincoln Park (part), Riverview, Southgate, Trenton (part) and Wyandotte (part) in Wayne County
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
Notes: Vice-chair of the Committees on Public Utilities; and Roads and Bridges