Legislator Details
Image Description:
Sheridan F. Master portrait from Nimmo p.78
Sheridan F. Master portrait from Nimmo p.78
Sheridan F. Master
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/7/1869
City:
County:
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 6/5/1927
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/7/1927
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakhill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Helen Evelyn Harrison 11/20/1895 in Chicago, IL; children: Helen Elizabeth
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Albion College, 1888
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Rev. Levi and Maria (Fried) Master. He began practicing law in 1891 and was prosecuting attorney of Kalamazoo county from 1899-1902, inclusive. He was U.S. Surveyor of Customs at Grand Rapids, Mich., Michigan, 1909.
Notable Facts:
Born in Ontario, Canada.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On:
Postions Held: Speaker
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Railroads , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , School for the Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Revision and Amendment of the Statutes