Fred L. Warner (1877-1942) was a Republican politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives for Ionia County from 1915–1922. He served as Speaker of the House during the 51st Legislature.[1]

Fred L. Warner
45th Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 5, 1921 – October 20, 1922
Preceded byThomas Read
Succeeded byGeorge W. Welsh
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Ionia County district
In office
1915–1922
Preceded byWillis F. Bricker
Succeeded byNelson M. O'Beirne
Personal details
Born(1877-09-16)September 16, 1877
Penn Yan, New York
DiedJuly 17, 1942(1942-07-17) (aged 64)
Lansing, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
ProfessionLawyer

Born in Penn Yan, New York in 1877, Warner moved to Michigan and graduated with a law degree from the University of Michigan in 1907. He then went into private practice in Belding, later being appointed the city attorney. Warner was elected to the House in 1914 and served four terms, his last was as Speaker. He was defeated in the primary election in 1922.[2][3] He died in Lansing, Michigan in 1942.[4]

References

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  1. ^ The Political Graveyard: Warner, Fred L.
  2. ^ "Moderator-topics, Volume 41". 1920.
  3. ^ "Michigan State Bar Journal (Vol. 21, 1942)". 1942.
  4. ^ "Person Details for Fred L Warner, "Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952"". FamilySearch.org.