Ferdinand D. Brucker

Democrat Representative of Michigan's 8th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 8, 1858 (46 years old)

Birthday

March 3, 1904

Death

Served one term in the United States House of Representatives (1897-1899)
Born and died in Michigan
Attended common schools and was a member of the State militia before pursuing higher education
Graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1881
Practiced law in Saginaw, Michigan
Held local political positions including alderman of East Saginaw and judge of the probate court of Saginaw County
Was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1896
Unsuccessful in bid for reelection to Congress in 1898
Resumed practicing law after leaving Congress
Father of Wilber M. Brucker, who later served as Governor of Michigan