Legislator Details
Frank L. Westover
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/17/1853
City: Sheffield, MA
County: Berkshire County, MA
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/31/1933
City: Davenport, IA
County: Scott County, IA
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Pine Ridge Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Cora Isadell Tripp, 6/7/1876, in Bay City, MI; children: 3, Roy D., James and Gail (Graham)
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer, insurance, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of Bay City, MI
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Dennis W. and Jane E. (Taft) Westover.He moved to Michigan in 1866. He was admitted to the bar in 1879 and for 4 years practiced law in both state and federal courts. In 1883, he was appointed postmaster of Bay City, holding the office 4 years. In 1894, he was elected clerk of Bay county and re-elected in 1896. He was editor of the Bay City Tribune when elected to the Michigan Senate.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor Interests, Asylum for Insane at Kalamazoo , Federal Relations , Saline Interests , Soldiers' Home , Insurance
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 24
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Claims and Public Accounts , Executive Business , Federal Relations , Gaming Interests , State Prison at Marquette
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 24
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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: