Legislator Details
Clarence E. Kistler
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/14/1869
City: Gaines township, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/22/1947
City: Ludington, MI
County: Mason County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/25/1947
City: Ludington, MI
County: Mason, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lakeview Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lillie M. Eldridge, dau. of William and Amria (Sholdt) Eldridge, 12/19/1894, in Riverton, MI; children: 4, Nellie L. (Poad), Ione (Rasmussen), Samuel E. and Freda Margaret (Manni)
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended the French school in Mason County
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Washington A. and Margaret (Strock) Kistler. He was a farmer and fruit grower until 1922, after which time he engaged in the business of building and contracting in Ludington. Held the office of county road commissioner. He is a member of the Masons; Odd Fellows; Modern Woodmen of America; Grange; and Gleaners.
Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Horticulture , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ludington
County of Residence Mason
District: Mason
District Description: Mason County
Date Elected: 11/4/1930
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1931
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Primary
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Horticulture , Supplies and Expenditures , Village Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ludington
County of Residence Mason
District: Mason
District Description: Mason County
Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Game Laws , Northern State Normal School , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ludington
County of Residence Mason
District: Mason
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Election
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: