Dexter M. Ferry Jr.

Dexter Mason Ferry Jr. (November 22, 1873 – December 7, 1959) was an American politician and businessman from Michigan. He served on the Michigan State House of Representatives and was president of the Michigan State Board of Education. He was also president of D.M. Ferry & Co.

Early life Dexter M. Ferry Jr. was born on November 22, 1873, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Dexter M. Ferry and Addie Miller Ferry. He attended school in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, then graduated from high school in Detroit in 1892.

Career After completing college, he began working for his father, first as treasurer for the National Pin Company and then, in 1900, at a position at D.M. Ferry & Co. In 1901, he was elected a director of the firm. In 1905, he became a director of the Standard Accident Insurance Company.

In 1907, on the death of his father, the Ferry was appointed the executor of his estate.

In 1900, Ferry was elected to the Michigan State House of Representatives as a representative from Wayne County, and served for two terms through 1904.

Ferry died On December 7, 1959, aged 85.