Creighton_R._Coleman

Creighton R. Coleman

Creighton R. Coleman

American politician

Not to be confused with Creighton B. Coleman.

Creighton R. Coleman (1912-1992) was a judge and a member of the Michigan Senate.

Quick Facts Judge of Michigan's 37th Circuit Court, Member of the Michigan Senate from the 9th district ...

CAREER

He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was elected to the Senate in 1949. He was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress in 1956, losing to the incumbent August E. Johansen in the primary, and left the Senate that year. Four years later, he became a circuit judge, serving on the bench for 22 years.[1]

Coleman was the assistant chief of the decartelization branch of the economics division in the Office of Military Government, United States in Germany after the war.[2]

PERSONAL LIFE

He was married to Mary S. Coleman, a jurist in her own right and a former chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court.

REFERENCES

  1. [1]
    The Political Graveyard: Coleman, Creighton R.
  2. [2]
    Bentley Historical Library (University of Michigan): Creighton R. Coleman Papers
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