Background
Cramton, Louis C. was born on December 2, 1875 in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States. Son of George W. and Josephine Bird (Osmun) Cramton.
Cramton, Louis C. was born on December 2, 1875 in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States. Son of George W. and Josephine Bird (Osmun) Cramton.
Student University of Michigan, 1894-1895. Bachelor of Laws, Law Department, University of Michigan, 1899. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Alma (Michigan) College, 1937, Howard University, 1945.
; married second Alice Cary White, May 28, 1951. Practiced law, Lapeer, 1899-1905. Member 63d to 71st Congresses (1913-1931), 7th Michigan District.
Active in expansion of national park systems
Also in development of Indian health and education and Negro education. Special attorney to secretary of Interior, 1931-1933.
Circuit judge, 1934-1941. Member Michigan House of Representatives 1949-1950, 51-52, 53-54.
Member State Bar Michigan, Detroit Society Genealogical Research, Society Preservation Virginia Antiquities (life) Michigan Society Mayflower Descendants, Michigan History Society, Detroit History Society, Lapeer County History Society (president), Lapeer Rotary (past president Mason.; Odd Fellow (Past Grand Master). Commentator Radio Station WMPC, Lapeer, since 1934.
Married Fame Kay, April 28, 1903 (deceased. Married second Alice Cary White, May 28, 1951.