Bert F. Crapser Explained

Bert F. Crapser
State House:Michigan
District:Genesee County 1st
Term Start:January 1, 1913
Term End:January 1, 1915
Predecessor:Elmer G. Wheeler
Successor:Ransom L. Ford
Birth Date:11 February 1874
Birth Place:Swartz Creek, Michigan
Death Place:Swartz Creek, Michigan
Party:Progressive

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

Early life

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

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.[1] In this election, he earned 1,513 votes as the Progressive candidate.[2] 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.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislator Details - Bert F. Crapser. . August 5, 2020.
  2. Book: Michigan . 1915 . Michigan manual. 1913-14. . . English .
  3. Book: Michigan . 1917 . Michigan manual. 1915/16. . . English .