Legislator Details
James T. Upjohn
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Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 66
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/29/1858
City: Richland, Michigan
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Country: U.S.A.
Death
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City: Richland, MI
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Number of Children: 0
Background
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Occupation: Farmer, Retired Physician, etc.
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Education:
Kalamazoo Public Schools. Graduated from University of Michigan, Medical Department in 1886.
Biographical Sketch:
He was an organizer of the Upjohn Company and worked as vice-president, treasurer and superintendent of laboratories for 25 years.
Notable Facts:
Elected to the legislature in 1924, and re-elected November 2, 1926, by a vote of 6,739 to 2,299 for Charles H. Gill.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Blind and Deaf, Education , Finance and Appropriations , Horticulture , Public Health , University
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 6
District Description: Counties of Kalamazoo and St. Joseph
Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of Blind and Deaf.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Federal Relations , Public Health , State Sanatariums, Finance and Appropriations , Prohibition
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 6
District Description: Counties of Kalamazoo and St. Joseph
Date Elected: 11/4/1930
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1931
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Health
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Health , Cities and Villages , University , State Sanatariums, Federal Relations , Prohibition
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 6
District Description: Counties of Kalamazoo and St. Joseph
Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of Public Health.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Ionia State Hospital , State Library , Michigan Home and Training School
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City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 1
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Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 55th session.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Kalamazoo State Hospital , Public Health , Western State Normal School
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City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 1
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Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Kalamazoo State Hospital