Legislator Details
James M. Wilson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/16/1893
City: Bloomingdale, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/17/1967
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
County: Broward County, FL
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Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Kalamazoo, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Wynna Kirkpatrick, an infantry nurse; dau. of Alex and ?? (Schultz)Kirkpatrick, in Grayling, MI, 8/24/1917 ; married Margaret I. Hoag, dau. of Fred C. and Mae (Newton)Hoag, 4/17/1920, in Kalamazoo, MI; children: James M., Jr., Paul C. and Beverly J.
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: insurance
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Charles S. and Matie A. (McMeekan) Wilson.
Engaged in the insurance business.
Notable Facts:
Served in WWI as Captain of the 126th infantry.
Death record gives birth date as 6/17/1893.
Elected to the legislature November 6, 1928, by a vote of 14,859 to 3,741 for Richard R. Brenner, elected for his fourth term November 6, 1934.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Ionia State Hospital , Kalamazoo State Hospital , Michigan Reformatory
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 1
District Description: City of Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County
Date Elected: 11/6/1934
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1935
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Aeronautics
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Insurance , Military Affairs , Newberry State Hospital
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 1
District Description: City of Kalamazoo
Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Military Affairs , Newberry State Hospital , Insurance
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 1
District Description: Kalamazoo city
Date Elected: 11/4/1930
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1931
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Insurance
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Insurance , Michigan Soldiers' Home , Military Affairs , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held: Assistant Associate Speaker Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 1
District Description: Kalamazoo City
Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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