Legislator Details


David E. Burns
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Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 11/14/1859
City: Coldwater, Michigan
County: Branch County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/29/1926
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Marital Information:
married Elsie McKinley, dau. of Alexander and Julia (Seaman) McKinley, 10/22/1902, in Ashland, Newaygo Co.; children: Walter M. and Lena L.

Number of Children: 2

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Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended Albion College; graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan, 1892

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Rev. David and Lavinia Hobart(White) Burns. Moved to Grand Rapids, MI, 1892. He was assistant prosecuting attorney of Kent County in 1893-94, and a member of the advisory board on pardons from June, 1899, to August, 1900, when he resigned. In 1910, he was living in Benzonia, MI.

Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers. He was considered the father of the first primary law ever enacted in Michigan for the nomination of candidates by a direct vote of the people. Accused, but acquitted, of receiving a bribe in a water deal in 1906.

Sessions Served:

Forty-Second Legislature, 1903-1904
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Rules and Joint Rules , State Prison at Marquette , Apportionment , Constitutional Amendments , Railroads , Religious and Benevolent Societies
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 16
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Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Forty-First Legislature, 1901-1902
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Judiciary , State Public School
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
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Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
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Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 42nd session.

Bibliography:

PolGryd; LAW p.350; Goss 2:1028; MIBiog 1:130; USCen 1860,; SARMemAppl 1889-1970; MIMar 1868-1925;
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