Legislator Details
Elwin Berge Follett
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/14/1877
City: rural Fremont, IN
County: Steuben County, IN
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/14/1923
City: Blumfield Township, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/15/1923
City: Hale, MI
County: Iosco County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Esmond Evergreen Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Edna Stroh, dau. of John H. Stroh,4/7/1901; children: 6, Margaret E., John Elmer, Paul Edwin, Luella H. (Wandrey), Gilbert, Charles T. and Lyle C., Elizabeth Maud
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Fremont high school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Elmer Barker and Harriet or Hattie M. (Howell) Follett. He moved from Fremont, IN to Albion, MI November 5, 1908, moving again a year later to Hale in Iosco County where he purchased and clear farmland. He served as alderman of Fremont and supervisor of Plainfield Township, Iosco County, MI. Member of the Grange, Gleaners and Masons.
Notable Facts:
Died as a result of a car accident.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Traffic , State House of Correction & Branch of the State Prison in the Upper Peninsula , State Psychopathic Hospital, State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hale
County of Residence Iosco
District: Iosco
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of State House of Correction & Branch of the State Prison in the Upper Peninsula;
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Michigan School for the Deaf , Public Lands & Forestry Interests , Railroads
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hale
County of Residence Iosco
District: Iosco
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Arenac, Iosco and Ogemaw
Date Elected: 11/5/1912
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1913
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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