Legislator Details


August Quintel
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/31/1857
City:
County:
Country: Germany
 
Death
Date: 8/2/1941
City: Frankenlust Township, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/5/1941
City: Auburn, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lutheran Home Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Mary Hutch about 1881; children: 10, Sophia, Willie, Frederick W., Anna Marie (Foerster), Otto C., Frieda M., Helen A. and Irwin E. and 2 others; marriage Mary Margaret Helmreich, dau. of John and Barbara (Hecht) Helmreich, 5/25/1904, in Bay City, MI; children: 2, Ester M., Walter S. total children: 12

Number of Children: 12


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Andreas and Engel Justine F. (Grimme) Quintel. He came to the US when 19, in 1876 and naturalized in 1904. He move to Williams Township in Bay County where he purchased a farm and worked 4 seasons in a sawmill to help pay for the farm. He attended school at night to obtain a basic English education. Served as justice of the peace, treasurer, school director and supervisor.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Michigan Soldiers' Home , Public Lands & Forestry Interests , Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Auburn
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ionia State Hospital , Public Lands & Forestry Interests , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Auburn
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Manual 1917 p.801; PolGryd; Find-a-Grave; USCen 1900, 1910, 1930; Michiganology; MIMarRec 1867-1952