Legislator Details
Image Description:
Henry B. Vandercook portrait taken from campaign ad, 1904
Henry B. Vandercook portrait taken from campaign ad, 1904
Henry Beecher VanderCook
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/3/1861
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/11/1942
City: West Hollywood, CA
County: Los Angeles County, CA
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Hollywood, CA
County: Los Angeles County, CA
Country: US
Cemetery: Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Ida Laura Jamison or Holton 4-5-1880 in Allegan; children: Laureen C. (Baker), Lutie A. (Deardruff), Don and Faye
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: businessman, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Allegan schools;
home study and the Kent Law Club
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Michael and Clarissa Ann (Littelle) Vandercook.He moved to Grand Rapids in 1891 and established the Grand Rapids Monument Company. He was its president and half owner. Admitted to the bar in 1895. He served as a volunteer fireman for 9 years. He moved to California between 1920 and 1930.
Notable Facts:
Started a business when nearly 15.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylum for the Criminal Insane, City Corporations , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 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: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Asylum for Criminal Insane
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means , Supplies and Expenditures , City Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 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: Married
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