Legislator Details
Bela W. Jenks
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/18/1849
City: Schroon Lake, NY
County: Essex County, NY
Country: US
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Date: 1/1/1753
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Marital Information:
Married Allie E. Stafford, dau. of Henry B. & Abbie R. Stafford, in Memphis, MI, 7/18/1871; children: Howard S., Allie, Minnie Blanch & Bela Walton
Number of Children: 4
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Occupation: businessman
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Jesse L. & Mary Jane (Miner) Jenks. Moved to St. Clair, MI at 11; moved to Sand Beach twp, 1870. At 16 he worked as a clerk in the St. Clair Post Office; moved to Rock Falls the next yr. Township treasurer of Sand Beach for 7 yrs.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Finance and Appropriations , Insurance , Mechanical Interests , Railroads , Saline Interests
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City of Residence: Harbor Beach
County of Residence Huron
District: 20
District Description: Counties of Huron and Sanilac
Date Elected: 11/6/1906
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1907
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committees on the Agricultural College; and Insurance
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Finance and Appropriations , Geological Survey , Immigration , Public Buildings , School for the Deaf , Soldiers' Home
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City of Residence: Harbor Beach
County of Residence Huron
District: 20
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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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Geological Survey; and School for the Deaf