Legislator Details

Image of Frank Luke Dodge
Image Description:
Frank L Dodge, portrait from Chapman (Le) p. [266]

Frank Luke Dodge
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 28

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 10/22/1854
City: Oberlin, OH
County: Lorian County, OH
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 12/24/1929
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/26/1929
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Abbie R. Turner, dau. of James and Marian (Monroe) Turner, 11/21/1888 in Lansing, MI; children 5, Sophia B., Frank L, jr., Willie O., Josephine N. and Marion T.

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended school in Oberlin until age 14

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Hervey [or Harvey] and Angeline (Stevens) Dodge. Of English descent. Lewis gives birth yr as 1853. He spent time railroading and traveling. Operated a hotel in Eaton Rapids, MI from 1871-73. Began the study of law, 1876; admitted to the bar, 1878, in Eaton Co. Moved to Lansing, 1879. US commissioner for the eastern district of Michigan, 4 yrs; appointed chair of the State Bd of Arbitration & Conciliation by Gov. Ferris. Member of Co. E, 1st Regiment of Mich. state troops, 1886-89. Served on many local boards. Member of the Mason; Knights of Pythias; the Odd Fellows; Maccabees & Independent Order of Foresters.

Notable Facts:
Youngest member of the legislature during his term. Death certificate gives birth year as 1853. Full first name was Franklin.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Third Legislature, 1885-1886
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Insurance , Judiciary , Railroads
Postions Held:

City of Residence:
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Single
Notes:
Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, Local Taxation , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: Ingham 1
District Description: City of Lansing, and townships of Lansing, LeRoy, Locke, Meridian and Williamston

Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Single
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Bibliography:

Chapman (Le) p.266-268, portrait on p.[266]; Lewis 5:554-55; RepLeg p.35, includes portrait; USCen 1920; Find-a-Grave.com; Manual 1885 p.158, 572; USCen 1910, 1920; MIMarRec 1867-1952
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