Legislator Details
Tom F. Rogers
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 62
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/29/1852
City: Ravenna, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
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married; children: 2
Number of Children: 2
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Occupation: teacher, druggist, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools; attended Michigan Agricultural College
Biographical Sketch:
Of Irish and Scottish descent. After leaving college he taught school for 4 years and read law 1 year in the law firm of Smith, Nims, Hoyt & Erwin in Muskegon. He later engaged in the drug business at Ravenna. In the spring of 1878, he moved to Lakeview and established the Lakeview Enterprise which he conducted for 10 years . He returned to Ravenna in 1888 and established the Ravenna Times which he owned and published.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Kalamazoo State Hospital , Roads and Bridges , Rules and Joint Rules
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City of Residence: Ravenna
County of Residence Muskegon
District: Muskegon
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 Kalamazoo State Hospital;