Legislator Details
Jacob J. VanZoeren
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/3/1855
City: Vriesland, MI
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Country: US
Death
Date: 11/6/1924
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Burial
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City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Garfield Park Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Antonia Koning about 1879; children: 6, Albert, Nellie, Grace, Johanna, Herman and Johnie
Number of Children: 6
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Occupation: farmer, merchant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Johannes Jacobs and Geesje Alberts (Vredeveld) Zoeren. Struck out on his own at age 24. After farming successfully 2 years, he moved to western Kansas and engaged in stock raising and mercantile business. Returning to Michigan in 1889, he located in Grand Rapids, where he resumed a mercantile business.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Private Corporations , State Public Schools
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: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on State Public School
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Industrial Home for Girls , Labor , Private 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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