Legislator Details
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Portrait from Everts (G) p.330
Portrait from Everts (G) p.330
James W. Graham
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/28/1843
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Country: Ireland
Death
Date: 9/12/1901
City: Saint Charles, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
Date: 9/15/1901
City: Freemont, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Jane A., 8/25/1868 in Fremont, MI; children: 3, Martha, Elizabeth and one other
Number of Children: 3
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Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Elizabeth (Wiley) Graham. He moved to Canada at age 4; to Michigan in 1867 and made Fremont, MI his home. He held several local offices. He was Fremont Township supervisor, 1877-78
Notable Facts:
Death certificate gives birth date as March 29, 1845; 1891 Manual says 3/28/1843
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, Horticulture , Michigan Asylum for Insane , Special Committee on Michigan State Asylum for Insane Investigation
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City of Residence: Saint Charles
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 4
District Description: Townships of Brady, Brant, Chapin, Fremont, James, Jonesfield, Kochville, Lakefield, Marion, Richland, Saginaw, Saint Charles, Swan Creek, Thomastown and Tittabawassee
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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