Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/22/1874
City: Red Keg, MI
County: Midland County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/22/1962
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/25/1962
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Fairplains Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lola M. Sanford, daughter of Charles Sanford, 6/30/1897, in Sandford, MI; children: 1 adopted son, George L.; married Catherine M. Campbell, dau. of Joachim and Mary (Duff) Bauman, in Grand Rapids, 4/10/1951
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, businessman, merchant, gravel contractor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools
Biographical Sketch:
Of German parentage. Son of George and Dora [or Theodora] (Snyder) Allswede. He worked the old homestead three years , later associating with his brother under the firm name of Allswede Brothers . Afterwards consolidated with E A. Lane under the name of Sanford Mercantile Company . Member of the National Progressive party. On the retirement of E. A. Lane he took over the grain department of the firm and has since been engaged in the grain and produce business at Sanford .
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Party: National Progressive
Committees Served On: Forestry & State Lands , Immigration , Mechanical Interests , Traverse City State Hospital
City of Residence: Sanford
County of Residence Midland
District Description: Counties of Bay and Midland
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Party: National Progressives
Bibliography:
MIBiog 1:19; Manual 1913 p.733; MIMarRec 1867-1952; USWWIDraftRegCds 1917-18; USCen 1880, 1900, 1910, 1930; Find-a-Grave.com; DFP 7/25/1962, p.21
