Legislator Details
John Washer
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/16/1855
City:
County: Somersetshire, England
Country: England
Death
Date: 2/8/1937
City: Fawn River, MI
County: Saint Joseph County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 2/11/1937
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Ada S. Curtis, dau. of Freeman S and Laura O. (Watkins) Curtis, 11/17/1880 in West Bay City, MI, she died 8/20/1901; children: 2, Charles F. and Myrtie E.; married Caroline A. Buell, dau. of Andrew J. and Annie (Crandle) Buell, 12/22/1902 in Flint, MI; children: Edward C.
total children: 3
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, realestate
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Charles and Elizabeth (Hawkins) Washer. He came to Michigan in April 1872 and became a market gardener. He served as township clerk 3 years; supervisor 8 years.
Notable Facts:
Died of bronchial pneumonia.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Private Corporations , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: West Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 2
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:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic Peoples Union Silver
Committees Served On: Central Michigan Normal School , Liquor Traffic , Railroads , Rules and Joint Rules , School of Mines, State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:
City of Residence: West Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 3
District Description: Townships of Bangor, Beaver, Frankenlust, Fraser, Garfield, Gibson, Hampton, Kawkawlin, Merritt, Monitor, Mount Forrest, Pinconning, Portsmouth and Williams
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: A Fusionist, backed by the Democratic and Greenback parties.