Fred L. Warner (1877-1942) was a

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politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives for

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from 1915–1922. He served as Speaker of the House during the 51st Legislature. Born in

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in 1877, Warner moved to Michigan and graduated with a law degree from the

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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. He died in Lansing, Michigan in 1942.

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