Bert_F._Crapser

Bert F. Crapser

Bert F. Crapser

American politician (1874–1959)

Bert F. Crapser (February 11, 1874 – February 18, 1959) was a Michigan politician.

Quick Facts Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Genesee County 1st district, Preceded by ...

Early life

Crapser was born on February 11, 1874, in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Crapser was of German parentage.[1]

Career

Crapser 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

Crapser was married.[3]

Death

Crapser died on February 18, 1959, in Swartz Creek.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Michigan (1915). Michigan manual. 1913-14 – via HathiTrust.
  2. [2]
    "Legislator Details - Bert F. Crapser". Library of Michigan. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  3. [3]
    Michigan (1917). Michigan manual. 1915/16 – via HathiTrust.


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