Legislator Details

Image of Dr. Arthur David Bangham
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 1/7/2025

Dr. Arthur David Bangham
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 11/8/1859
City: Marengo Township, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 4/24/1918
City:
County: Miami-Dade County, FL
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Albion, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Estella Austin, 8/26/1880, in Marengo, MI; children: 6, Austin S., Belle D. (Hoopes), Harrison, Flossie (LaFlamboy), Lilla R. and Frank L.; married Ruth A. Ludlow, dau. of Frank and Mary Ludlow, 3/24/1906, in Albion, MI

Number of Children: 6

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, physician
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended Albion College 1876; graduated from the regular medical department of the University of Michigan in 1882

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Sandusky K. and Minerva (Hanchett) Bangham. Began work on the farm summers at age 12 and attended schools winters until 1876. Taught school in Springport, Jackson County. After earning his degree, he settled in Homer to practice medicine. He was also proprietor of the Central Drug Store. He was Postmaster of Albion from 1910-15. Member of the Masons; Order of the Eastern Star; Knights of Pythias; Odd Fellows; Maccabees; and Modern Woodmen

Notable Facts:
Mich. Republican Senator from 9th District, 1901-02 and 1903-04; held numerous village offices

Sessions Served:

Forty-Second Legislature, 1903-1904
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Executive Business , Education and Public Schools , Apportionment , Industrial School for Boys , State Prison at Marquette , State Lands , Asylum for Insane at Traverse City
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Homer
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 9
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:
Forty-First Legislature, 1901-1902
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylum for Insane at Newberry , Education and Public Schools , Reformatory at Ionia , Saline Interests , State Lands , University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Homer
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 9
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
Notes:

Bibliography:

PolGryd; MILegHdbk 1903 p.14; MIBiog 1:49; Manual 1901 p.611; USCen 1860, 1900; MIMarRec 1867-1952; MICoMarRec 1822-1940; PolGryd; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait
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