Legislator Details
Leo Miller
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/25/1892
City:
County: Washtenaw, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/3/1955
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Hillcrest Memorial Park
Marital Information:
married Clara Sargent 6/26/1912, in Jackson, MI; children: Frances H. (Christine), Arthur A. and Robert H.; nephews: Quentin and Russell
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service:
Occupation: public servant
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Arthur and Sarah Belle (Simpson) Miller. Moved to Blackman Township in 1893. Member of East Jackson Board of Education for 12 years, township treasurer 2 years, supervisor 16 years.Preseident of the State Assoc. of Supervisors, 1948. Member of Odd Fellows and Masons.
Notable Facts:
Died in office in 1955.
Elected to the House of Representatives to fill a vacancy created by the death of Rep. Floyd E. Town.
AKA: A. Leo Miller but known widely as 'Leo'
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Elections , Liquor Control , Local Taxation , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description: Townships of Blackman, Columbia, Concord, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvell, Parma, Pulaski, Rives, Sandstone, Spring Arbor, Springport, Summit, Tompkins and Waterloo
Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Local Taxation
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Elections , Local Taxation , Mental Hospitals, Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description: Townships of Blackman, Columbia, Concord, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta,
Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvell, Parma, Pulaski, Rives, Sandstone,
Spring Arbor
Springport, Summit, Tompkins and Waterloo
Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 11/10/1950
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected on Nov.7, 1950 to fill the vacancy created by the death of Floyd E. Town.
Chair of the Committee on Local Taxation
Chamber: House
Party:
Committees Served On:
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 11/10/1950
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status:
Notes: 1977 HJ p.554, 556