Legislator Details

Image of Albert  Balwin Cook
Image Description:
Albert B. Cook, portrait from Nimmo, p. 32

Albert Balwin Cook
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 29

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/11/1873
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Country: US
 
Death
Date: 7/3/1955
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Number of Children: 0


Background

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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
He was the youngest member of the Senate from 1903-1906. He was also the youngest member of the Constitutional Convention of 1907. In addition he was one of the first group to be named as a Master Farmer and served as Master of the Michigan State Grange, and engaged in farming all his life

Notable Facts:
Born in Michigan.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylum for Insane at Kalamazoo , Fisheries , Horticulture , Labor Interests, Mechanical Interests , State Lands
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Owosso
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: 14
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Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Asylum for Insane at Kalamazoo; and Horticultue
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Supplies and Expenses , Claims and Public Accounts , Forestry Interests , State Prison at Marquette
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Owosso
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: 14
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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: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Nimmo p.32. includes portrait; MILegHdbk 1903 p.14