Legislator Details
James Henry
AKA:
Number of sessions served 9
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/12/1859
City: Pittsburgh, PA
County: Allegheny County, PA
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/27/1925
City: Battle Creek, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 1/29/1925
City: Battle Creek, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Susie Helen Beddoe, dau. of Ira Beddoe, 4/13/1892 in Battle Creek; children: Theodore James and David Russell; married Lillie G. Jeffery, dau. of David and Catherine (Honck) Jeffery, 12/31/1902 in Battle Creek
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: Real Estate
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of Pittsburgh PA
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scotch-Irish ancestry. Son of James and Mare [or Marin] (King) Henry. He moved to Battle Creek in 1882. In 1902, he platted and promoted the village of Urbandale. Held the office of police judge 4 years. Served as member of board of supervisors 12 years, part of that time as chairman of the board. Also served 3 terms as Battle Creek city assessor and was a justice of the peace. Member of the Odd Fellows and Elks.
Notable Facts:
Father's name given as William, and city of birth as Noblestown, PA; Manual says Pittsburg.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Prohibition, Soldiers' Home , Taxation , University
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 9
District Description: Counties of Branch and Calhoun
Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Taxation
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Public Health , State Homes, Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 9
District Description: Comprising the counties of Branch and Calhoun
Date Elected: 11/7/1922
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1923
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Widow/Widower
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Taxation
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Michigan Agricultural College, Public Health , Railroads
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 9
District Description: Comprising the counties of Branch and Calhoun
Date Elected: 11/2/1920
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1921
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Railroads
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Drainage, Michigan Agricultural College, Railroads , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 9
District Description: Comprising the counties of Branch and Calhoun
Date Elected: 11/5/1918
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1919
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Michigan Agricultural College
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Michigan Home and Training School, Northern State Normal School , Railroads , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of Railroads;
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Lands & Forestry Interests , Railroads , State Library , Traverse City State Hospital
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1912
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1913
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Public Health , Railroads , Towns and Counties , Western State Normal School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1910
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1911
Date Left Office: 1/1/1753
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Towns and Counties
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Industrial Home for Girls , Railroads , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 2
District Description: City of Battle Creek; townships of Battle Creek, Bedford and LeRoy
Date Elected: 11/3/1908
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1909
Date Left Office: 1/1/1753
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Industrial Home for Girls
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Industrial Home for Girls , Religious and Benevolent Societies , State Affairs , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 2
District Description: City of Battle Creek; townships of Battle Creek, Bedford and Leroy
Date Elected: 11/6/1906
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1907
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: