Legislator Details
Benn Hubbard Lee
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/25/1867
City: Thornapple Township
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/4/1930
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/5/1930
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married 8/27/1895 in Hart, Oceana County, MI to Frances Berthena Slayton; children: 2, Ben Hubbard Lee Jr. and Margery Kathryn (Brown)
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: dentist
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Hastings High School; University of Michigan
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Jefferson and Jennie [or Eliza Jane] (Dennis) Lee. He engaged in the business of dentistry and was also interested in farming and fruit growing. A member of Grand River Lodge No. 34, Masons, Grand Rapids Chapter No. 7, DeMolai Commandery Knights Templar No. 5, and Saladin Temple Mystic Shrine.
Notable Facts:
Died of cancer
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Michigan Soldiers' Home , Public Health , Railroads , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description:
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: