Legislator Details
Frank Kendrick
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/3/1843
City: Waterford, ME
County: Oxford County, ME
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/16/1881
City: Dryden Township, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Dryden Township, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Dryden Center Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Fedelia L. Foot; children: Fletcher, William and Winfield
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of George H. and Abigail Kendrick. His family moved to Michigan when he was 6. Enlisted in Co.A, 5th cavalry 8/18/1861; discharged 6/3/1865. he turned to farming at the end of the war but his health forced him to stop. He returned to teaching for 3 years before being confirmed an invalid. In 1880, he was elected justice of the peace.
Notable Facts:
Fought in 40 battles and wounded 3 times during the Civil War.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Internal Improvement, Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Dryden
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer 2
District Description: Townships of Almont, Arcada, Attica, Burlington, Burnside, Dryden, Goodland, Imlay and North Branch
Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Succeeded by Frederick H. Hill.