Legislator Details
James Kirk
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 56
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/1/1834
City: Glenwherry, Ireland
County: County Antrim, Ireland
Country: Ireland
Death
Date: 2/3/1892
City: Fair Groves, MI
County: Tuscola County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Vassar, MI
County: Tuscola County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Nancy Miller, dau. of John and Martha (Smith) Miller, January 1868;
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Robert and Sarah (Reid) Kirk. Emigrated to America in June,1851 and worked in a starch factory before moving to Michigan in 1854. He worked by the month for 7 years in Oakland Co. before moving to Tuscola Co. to farm. He served as Highway Commissioner(4 years), supervisor and school director (18 years).
Notable Facts:
Died in office before the extra session of 1892 of cancer.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements, Normal School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Fair Groves
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola 1
District Description: Townships of Akron, Arbela, Denmark, Fair Grove, Gilford, Juniata, Millington, Tuscola, Vassar, Watertown and Wisner
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Died before the extra session of 1892.