Legislator Details


Dr. Bion J. Whelan
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 54

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/13/1858
City: Hillsdale, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/27/1943
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/30/1943
City: Hillsdale, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Minnie L. Allen, 3/1/1881; children: 4, Bennett, Arvin A., Donald B. and Charles M

Number of Children: 4

Background

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

Education:
graduated from Hillsdale High School; graduated from the Michigan Agricultural College, 1877; graduated from the University of Michigan, medical dept., 1879

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Dr. Arvin Fitzhugh and Dell Hannah (Anderson) Whelan. Practiced medicine in Hillsdale for 30 years before election to the House. Served on the Hillsdale board of education 24 years. Appointed a member of the state board of medical registration by Governor Pingree, serving 2 years; served as chairman of the county central committee for 4 years; member of the pension board for 2 years and the common council of the city for 2 years. Member of the American Medical Association and the State Medical Society; ember of the Masons and Knights of Pythias.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Forty-Seventh Legislature, 1913-1914
Chamber: House
Party: National Progressive
Committees Served On: Education , Military Affairs , Public Health , University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Hillsdale
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale
District Description: Hillsdale County

Date Elected: 11/5/1912
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1913
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Party: National Progressives

Bibliography:

Manual 1913 p.762; USCen 1910; MIMarRec 1867-1952; Find-a-Grave.com; Reynolds p.340
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