Legislator Details
George E. Nichols
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/8/1861
City: Grand Ledge, MI
County: Eaton County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/1/1940
City: Ionia, MI
County: Ionia County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 2/4/1940
City: Ionia, MI
County: Ionia County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Highland Park Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Harriet M, Kennedy, dau. of James and Eliza A. (Moseman) Kennedy, 10/10/1888, in Ionia, MI; children: 1, James K.
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of George W. and Sarah O. (Preston) Nichiols. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1883. Member of the Knights of Pythias and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Notable Facts:
He was special prosecutor for
the state during the great copper strike in the Calumet district.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Gaming Interests , Judiciary , Railroads , School for the Blind , State Asylum
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ionia
County of Residence Ionia
District: 18
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: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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