Charles J. DeLand | |
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| Member of theMichigan House of Representatives from theWayne County 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1929 – December 31, 1930 | |
| Michigan Secretary of State | |
| In office 1921–1926 | |
| Governor | Alex J. Groesbeck |
| Preceded by | Coleman C. Vaughan |
| Succeeded by | John S. Haggerty |
| Member of theMichigan Senate from the10th district | |
| In office January 1, 1915 – December 31, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | J. Weston Hutchins |
| Succeeded by | Burney Eslie Brower |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1879-12-18)December 18, 1879 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | January 10, 1943(1943-01-10) (aged 63) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jessie Alice Hutchins |
| Alma mater | Michigan Agricultural College |
Charles Johnson DeLand (December 18, 1879 – January 10, 1943) was an American politician who served as the 28thSecretary of State of Michigan from 1921 to 1926 as a member of theRepublican Party. He previously served in theMichigan Senate from 1915 to 1920 and subsequently served in theMichigan House of Representatives from 1929 to 1930.
Charles J. DeLand was born inSaginaw, Michigan, on December 18, 1879, to parents Charles Victor Deland and Mary Elizabeth Deland.[1]
DeLand was educated atMichigan State Agricultural College. DeLand began studying law in 1900.[1]
In 1905, DeLand was admitted to the bar. DeLand served as chair ofJackson CountyRepublican Party from 1906 to 1910. DeLand served as a delegate to theMichigan state constitutional convention representing the 10th district from 1907 to 1908. On November 3, 1914, DeLand was elected to theMichigan Senate where he represented the10th district from January 6, 1915, to December 31, 1920. DeLand served as theMichigan Secretary of State from 1921 to 1926. On November 6, 1928, DeLand was elected to theMichigan House of Representatives where he represented theWayne County 1st district from January 2, 1929, to December 31, 1930.[1] In 1934 and 1940, DeLand was defeated when attempting to be re-elected to the state house. In1932, DeLand was an unsuccessful candidate in the Republican primary forUnited States House of Representatives seat representingMichigan's 15th congressional district. DeLand was a delegate toRepublican National Convention from Michigan in1936.[2]
DeLand married Jessie Alice Hutchins on September 26, 1905. Together they had a child. DeLand was a member of theFreemasons.[1]
DeLand died on January 10, 1943, inDetroit, Michigan. DeLand was interred at Woodland Cemetery in Jackson, Michigan, on January 12, 1943.[1]
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