Frank D. Beadle Explained

Frank D. Beadle
Order:First
Office:List of Majority Leaders of the Michigan SenateMajority Leader of the Michigan Senate
Term Start:1959
Term End:1962
Successor:Stanley G. Thayer
Office2:Member of the Michigan Senate
Term Start2:1951
Term End2:1968
Predecessor2:Bruce F. Clothier
Successor2:Alvin J. DeGrow
Constituency2:11th district (1951–1954)
34th district (1955–1964)
28th district (1965–1968)
Birth Date:16 February 1899
Birth Place:Melvin, Michigan
Death Place:East Grand Rapids, Michigan
Birthname:Francis D. Beadle
Party:Republican
Battles:World War I

Frank D. Beadle (February 16, 1899 – June 2, 1983) was a politician from Michigan who served as the first Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate.[1]

Beadle was involved in the insurance and real estate business prior to his election to the Senate. During his tenure in the Senate, Beadle was a member of the Appropriations Committee.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/beadle-beales.html#469.51.51 The Political Graveyard: Beadle, Francis D.
  2. http://quod.lib.umich.edu/b/bhlead/umich-bhl-85745?rgn=main;view=text BHL: Frank D. Beadle papers 1951-1972