Legislator Details
Clarence Elmore Gittins
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 28
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/21/1884
City: Plymouth Township, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/5/1935
City: Livonia Township, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Plymouth, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Lois Frances Goldsmith, dau. of Richard and Elizabeth Goldsmith, 7/10/1911, in Vicksburg, MI; children: 4. Marilyn E., Annette, Clarence E. and Robert B.
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, lawyer
Race:
Education:
district schools;
Plymouth High School
Eastern State Normal Ypsilanti
graduated from Detroit College of Law, 1909
Biographical Sketch:
Son of George I. and Josephine A. (Knight) Gittins. In 1902, he began teaching district school, which he continued for 4 years. He was principal of the Lyon graded school, Hamtramck, for 3 years. He was admitted to the bar in 1909.
Notable Facts:
National Progressive Party
Died of a brain hemorage after skull was crushed in car accident
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: National Progressive
Committees Served On: College of Mines , Immigration , Normal School at Marquette , Railroads , Soldiers' Home , Supplies and Expenses
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Highland Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description: City of Detroit wards 11,13, 15 & 17; twps of Gratiot, Greenfield, Grosse Point, Hamtramck, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth & Redford
Date Elected: 11/5/1912
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1913
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Party: National Progressives