Legislator Details
William F. Jerome
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
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Birth
Date: 12/15/1863
City: Andover
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Country: England
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married at time of election to House
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Occupation: Minister
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Biographical Sketch:
Attended school in Bothwell and Toronto, Ontario and then the Detroit Institute. First practiced ministry in Mio, then in Carsonville, then moved to Croswell and ministered a large church in Lexington. Active in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows & Rebekah Lodge.
Notable Facts:
Rector St. Marks (Marine City) and St. George's (Detroit)
Chaplain St. Luke's Hospital (Detroit) for 5 years
Mayor of Algonac (1 year)
1895 IOOF (Odd Fellows)Representative in Europe
1913-14 Grand Chaplain, IOOF
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Industrial School for Boys , Labor , Public Health , Religious and Benevolent Societies
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City of Residence: Hillsdale
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Industrial School for Boys;