Legislator Details
James Monroe
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1816
City:
County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/16/1899
City: Kalamazoo, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/19/1899
City: Albion, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Harriett about 1841; children: Harriett, Mary, Hellen, Betsy and one other
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: furnaceman, businessman, capitalist
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Stephen Monroe. He settled in Albion, MI in 1838. He started a furnace and shop for the manufacture of stoves, threshers and general jobbing in 1848. It operated until 1859. he served as sheriff of Calhoun Co. and US Marshal for western Michigan.
Notable Facts:
Born in NY; exact date unknown.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Lands
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Albion
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Harbors
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Albion
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: