Bert F. Crapser (February 11, 1874 – February 18, 1959) was a Michigan politician.
Bert F. Crapser | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Genesee County 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1913 – January 1, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer G. Wheeler |
| Succeeded by | Ransom L. Ford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1874 Swartz Creek, Michigan |
| Died | February 18, 1959 (aged 85) Swartz Creek, Michigan |
| Political party | Progressive |
Early life
editCrapser was born on February 11, 1874, in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Crapser was of German parentage.[1]
Career
editCrapser was a farmer. On November 5, 1912, was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Genesee County 1st district from January 1, 1913, to January 1, 1915.[2] In this election, he earned 1,513 votes as the Progressive candidate.[1] Republican candidate Ransom L. Ford was in second place, earning 1,451 votes. On November 13, 1914, Ford defeated Crapser, who was vying for re-election. In the 1914 election, Ford earned 1,692 votes compared to Crapser's 353 votes.[3]
Personal life
editCrapser was married.[3]
Death
editCrapser died on February 18, 1959, in Swartz Creek.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Michigan (1915). Michigan manual. 1913-14 – via HathiTrust.
- ^ a b "Legislator Details - Bert F. Crapser". Library of Michigan. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Michigan (1917). Michigan manual. 1915/16 – via HathiTrust.
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