Legislator Details


James J. Collins
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/15/1898
City: Richmond VA
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Country: US
 
Death
Date: 8/31/1956
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Number of Children: 0


Background

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Education:
Richmond VA HS; attended LaSalle Extension University, International Correspondence School & the Virginia Mechanic's Institute

Biographical Sketch:
Came to Michigan in December, 1919.

Notable Facts:
Sponsored the legislation that created University of Michigan, Flint Branch. Died in office.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description: Cities of Flint and Mount Morris; townships of Burton, Genesee and Mount Morris

Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1955
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Won one of the Democratic slots in the primary of 1956 but died before the general election.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description: Cities of Flint and Mount Morris; townships of Burton, Genesee and Mount Morris

Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Elections , Local Taxation , Michigan Veterans' Facility
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description: City of Flint

Date Elected: 11/2/1948
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1949
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Primary
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Manual 1949 p. 649; Manual 1953, p. 252; PolGryd; Manual 1955, p. 191; 1956 ex session S&HJ p.110