Legislator Details


James D. Gray
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/21/1929
City: Providence, Kentucky
County: Webster County, Kentucky
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/3/2010
City: Elk Grove, CA
County: Sacramento County, CA
Country: US
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Burial
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Marital Information:
Married Mabel Lee Ray on November 22, 1951. Children: Sharon Lee (Castelli), Linda, James David II, John Daniel, Joseph Darryl

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion: Baptist
Military Service:
Occupation: insurance
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Lincoln High School Michigan State University, 1948-52

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Burnia and Beatrice Gray. He served as city clerk in Warren, MI. Precinct delegate and trustee for Fitzgerald School Board (Warren). President of Macomb County Clerk's Association. President of Neigebaur PTA. Former Youth Director and Sunday School teacher for Grace Missionary Baptist Church. Member of Michigan Municipal Clerk's Association; international Institute of Municipal Clerks; United Democrats; Warren Optimist Club (charter member); Michigan Insurance Agents' Association; Boy Scouts of America; Fitzgerald Homeowners Association.

Notable Facts:
Committees: Conservation and Tourist Industry; and elections. Died of cancer.

Sessions Served:

Seventy-Seventh Legislature, 1973-1974
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Taxation and Veterans' Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Macomb (part) and St. Clair (part).

Date Elected: 11/4/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Seventy-Sixth Legislature, 1971-1972
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Taxation and Veterans' Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Macomb (part) and Saint Clair (part).

Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Seventy-Fifth Legislature, 1969-1970
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 27
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Seventy-Fourth Legislature, 1967-1968
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Tourist Industry , Elections
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 27
District Description: Townships of Armada, Bruce, Clinton, Lenox, Macomb, Ray, Richmond, Shelby, Sterling and Washington; cities of Center Line, Mount Clemens, Utica and Warren in Macomb County; city of Memphis in both Macomb and Saint Clair Counties

Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Manual 1967-68, p.171-72; Manual 1971-72 p.183; Find-a-Grave.com; Sacramento Bee 11/7/2010 online
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