Vern Voorhees (1878-1934) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. He was one of six members of the state House killed in the Kerns Hotel fire in Lansing on December 11, 1934. Also killed were representatives Charles D. Parker, T. Henry Howlett, John W. Goodwine, Don E. Sias, and D. Knox Hanna, along with state senator John Leidlein. The men were in Lansing for a special session of the Michigan legislature.[1]

Vern Voorhees
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Calhoun County 1st district
In office
January 1, 1933 – December 11, 1934
Preceded byHazen J. Hatch
Succeeded byFred J. Houseman
Personal details
Born1878
DiedDecember 11, 1934
Kerns Hotel, Lansing, Michigan

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