Legislator Details
John Shea
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/4/1855
City: London, England
County: Greater London, England
Country: England
Death
Date: 5/20/1932
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/23/1932
City: Berkley, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Roseland Park Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Louisa Grover in Brighton, England; children: 4, Mabel L. (Cook), Grace E., William, E. and John Grover
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: plasterer, builder, contractor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
English and American common schools
Biographical Sketch:
At the age of 13 he came to New York and served as apprentice to trade of plastering. At the age of 21, he returned to England and remained 4 years. He returned to America in 1880 and moved to Detroit. He was inspector of building construction for the board of education of Detroit, and for nearly 4 years was business agent for the Building Trades Council of Detroit.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , State Affairs , State Capitol and Public Buildings
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: Unknown
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