Legislator Details
Mervin Wilford Tomlin
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/29/1893
City: Marine City, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/4/1938
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/6/1938
City: Port Huron, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lakeside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Bernice Edna Kresin of Port Huron, 8/11/1922; children: M. Eugene
Number of Children:
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: druggist, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended the public and high schools at Marine City and Port Huron; graduated from the University of Michigan as a druggist
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Richard and Evelyn (Henry) Tomlin.Was engaged in the druggist business at Port Huron for 10 years, and a traveling salesman. He served in Russia during the world war. Member of the Lions Club, Elks, Masons and Odd Fellows.
Notable Facts:
Democrat and was elected to the legislature at a special election, April 1, 1935, to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Hon. Duncan J. McColl, Jr.
Died in office.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Military Affairs , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , State Capitol and Public Buildings , University
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 1
District Description: Townships of Fort Gratiot and Port Huron, and the cities of Marysville and Port Huron in Saint Clair County
Date Elected: 11/3/1936
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1937
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on State Capitol and Public Buildings
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On:
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 1
District Description: Townships of Fort Gratiot and Port Huron, and the cities of Marysville and Port Huron in Saint Clair County
Date Elected: 4/1/1935
Date Sworn In: 4/8/1935
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Duncan J. McColl, Jr.
1935 HJ p.774