Legislator Details
Herbert Adelbert VanAntwerp
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/27/1872
City: Sparta, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/19/1952
City: East Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: Interment
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Cemetery: Rest Lawn
Marital Information:
married Marie Deffinger, 12/31/1895; children: 2, Lee and Lyle
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Occupation: printer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Sparta High School, 1887
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William L. and Mary F. (Simons) Van Antwerp.He learned the printer's trade at the Sentinel newspaper in Sparta. He worked for the Gazette-Times in Pittsburg from 1900-06. In 1910 he purchased the Register in Rockford. He was elected Algoma Township clerk in 1911. He was secretary of the National War Council of the YMCA and served with US troops of the American Expeditionary force in France and Britain in 1918.
Notable Facts:
Two sons survived him. Funeral Services held Jan. 21, 1952 at Eggebeen Funeral Home.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Mines and Minerals , Northern State Normal School , Printing
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
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
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