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 | Swartz Creek, Michigan | February 11, 1874
Died | February 18, 1959 Swartz Creek, Michigan | (aged 85)
Political party | Progressive |
Bert F. Crapser (February 11, 1874 – February 18, 1959) was a Michigan politician.
Crapser was born on February 11, 1874, in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Crapser was of German parentage. [1]
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]
Crapser was married. [3]
Crapser died on February 18, 1959, in Swartz Creek. [2]