Legislator Details

Image of Dexter Mason Ferry Jr.
Image Description:
Portrait from "Legislative souvenir and political history of Michigan" [RepLeg] p.49

Dexter Mason Ferry Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 27

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 11/22/1873
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 12/6/1959
City: Grosse Pointe, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/9/1959
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodmere Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Jeannette Hawkins; children: Dexter, Edith, Jean, William H

Number of Children: 4

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: manufacturer, merchant, businessman
Race:

Education:
attended the Detroit Home and Day school; graduated from Detroit High School, 1892 [last class to graduate from Capitol High School on Capitol Square]; attended the Lawrenceville School [NJ]; graduated from University of Michigan, 1896; BA from Columbia University, 1898; honorary MA from University of Michigan, 1933

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Dexter Mason and Addie Elizabeth (Miller) Ferry.After graduation, he worked for several companies including: treasurer of D.M. Ferry & Co.; treasurer of American Harrow Co.; treasurer for the National Pin Co.; director of the First National Bank and Wayne County Savings Bank of Detroit. Appointed to the State Board of Education in 1906, to fill a vacancy, then elected for a full term. Served on the Grosse Pointe Village and City Council for 30 years. Member of the S.A.R.; Detroit Club, Detroit Athletic Club and others. President of the Detroit institutes of Art Founders Society for many years.

Notable Facts:
The site of Northwestern High School was once part of the Ferry farm. Land adjacent to the school was donated to the city by the family. Donated Ferry Field to the University of Michigan as well as other buildings.

Sessions Served:

Forty-Second Legislature, 1903-1904
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Private Corporations , School for the Blind , Rules and Joint Rules
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Private Corporations
Forty-First Legislature, 1901-1902
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Private Corporations , University , State Prison
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Single
Notes:

Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:289; USCen 1920; Find-a-Grave.com; DFP 12/7/1959 p.1A and 14A, includes photo
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