Legislator Details

Image of George D. Crippen
Image Description:
Portrait from Legislative Souvenir and Political History of Michigan [RepLeg] p.33

George D. Crippen
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/13/1861
City: Superior Twp, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/25/1928
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/29/1928
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Highland Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Mrs. Joan M. Quinn, 4/24/1895, of Iron River

Number of Children: 0

Background

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

Education:
attended State Normal School-Ypsilanti for 2.5 years

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Ira and Charlotte F.(Douglas) Crippen. Taught school in Washtenaw Co. until age 27. Moved to Iron Co. and taught for another 3 years until becoming a mining engineer. Served as township supervisor in Superior twp, 1888-89 before moving to the Upper Peninsula; elected supervisor in Iron Co., 1895. Principal of Stambaugh schools; mining engineer. Also served as township clerk and justice of the peace and member of the Board of Examiners.

Notable Facts:
George may have been buried in a different cemetery than what is shown here. Perhaps buried in the Dixboro Cemetery with no headstone. [per Find-a-Grave.com]

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Ninth Legislature, 1897-1898
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Labor , General Taxation , Home for Feeble Minded
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Stambaugh
County of Residence Iron
District: Dickinson
District Description: Counties of Baraga, Dickinson and Iron

Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

RepLeg p.[33]-34 includes portrait; MIBiog 1:210; Find-a-Grave.com; Michiganology
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