Legislator Details
John Josiah Vroman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/5/1840
City: Shelby, NY
County: Orleans County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/16/1919
City: Redford, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/18/1919
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Grand Lawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Susan A. Strong, 6/1/1870 in Wyandotte, MI; children: 0
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, merchant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John Albertus and Nancy Anna (Dagert or Dygert) Vroman. Came to Michigan around 1857. He served as township clerk, treasurer and supervisor, and superintendent of the poor of Wayne County, 3 years.
Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Fusion
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Horticulture , Public Health
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Belden
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 4
District Description: Townships of Brownstown, Ecorce, Huron, Monguagon, Romulus, Sumpter, Taylor and Van Buren; city of Wyandotte
Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
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.