About Frank Couzens
Lived 1902 – 1950 (aged 48). Frank Couzens was an American politician.
Frank Couzens (February 28, 1902 – October 31, 1950) was the son of United States Senator James J. Couzens, and mayor of Detroit, Michigan during the 1930s.
Early life Frank Couzens was born in Detroit on February 28, 1902, the son of businessman (and later mayor of Detroit and United States Senator) James J. Couzens. He went to Newman Preparatory School in New Jersey, then returned to Detroit to attend high school.
Politics In 1928, then-mayor John C. Lodge appointed Couzens a member of the Detroit Street Railways Commission. He was elected mayor twice, filling out four years in office. He died after a long battle with cancer on October 31, 1950. Wabeek Bank would after a series of mergers become part of Comerica.
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Who was Frank Couzens?
American mayor (1902-1950)
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Frank Couzens was born on 28 February 1902 in Detroit.
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Frank Couzens died on 31 October 1950 in Detroit.
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Frank Couzens was a politician.
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