Published Articles of Frank Minges

Notes for Frank Minges:
From The History Of Calhoun County, Michigan.

FRANK MINGES: "At this juncture in a volume devoted to careers of representative citizens of Calhoun County, Michigan, it is a pleasure to insert a brief history of Frank Minges, who has ever been on the alert to forward all measures and enterprises projected for the good of the general welfare and who has served his community in various official positions of trust and responsibility. He has been township treasurer of Battle Creek Township, has served as delegate to various Republican county conventions and at the present time, in 1912, is incumbent of the office of highway commissioner. He owns and operates a fine farm in Battle Creek Township and is recognized as one of the prominent citizens of this section of the country.

Frank Minges was born on the old homestead farm, in Battle Creek Township, April 22, 1873, and he is a son of Abram and Eugenia (Amidon) Minges, the former of whom is deceased and the latter of whom is now living in Battle Creek Township. On other pages of this work appears a sketch dedicated to the career of Erwin G. Minges and therein will be found a summary of the life of Abram Minges, so that further details in that connection are not deemed necessary at this point, as easy reference can be made to the sketch mentioned.

Frank Minges was educated in the public schools of Battle Creek township and in 1891 he was graduated in the Battle Creek high school. He has always lived on the old home farm and is operating it at the present time. It consists of 200 acres and is located 4 miles distant from Battle Creek. In his political proclivities Mr. Minges is a stanch adherent of the principles upheld by the Republican party in the local councils of which he is an active factor. He was elected to the office of township treasurer and he held that responsible position for a period of two years. On various occasions he has been delegate to county conventions and he is regarded as a man of good judgment and well weighs all affairs affecting the welfare of the township and county and is a public spirited citizen. In 1909 he was elected highway commissioner and he is incumbent of that office at present. For the past twenty-two years he has been a valued member of the Grange.

September 1, 1910, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Minges to Miss Laura Adams, was born and reared in Battle Creek township and who is a daughter of Jasper and Ella Adams. Mr. Adams is an agriculturists in this township, whither he came from Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. Minges have no children." (Note: Phillip A. Minges born 1913). They are popular factors in connection with the social affairs in their home community and their residence is a center of genial hospitality.