Legislator Details
James Franklin Jewell
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/6/1867
City: Cornwall
County:
Country: England
Death
Date: 3/21/1943
City:
County:
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Houghton, MI
County: Houghton County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary; children: 2, Percy and Elizabeth
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: copper mine worker, electrical engineer, machinist
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of England and the night schools of Lake Linden, Michigan.
Biographical Sketch:
Moved from England to Houghton County, MI when he was 14.
He was employed by the Calumet and Hecla Mining company for forty years. Fraternally, he was a member of the Masons; the Odd Fellows; and Elks.
Notable Facts:
In 1925, he lost his district because of re-apportionment. He was re-elected November 4, 1930.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor , Michigan College of Mining and Technology, Michigan School for the Blind , State Police and Public Safety
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hubbell
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton 1
District Description: Townships of Calumet, Osceola, Schoolcraft, and Torch Lake
Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Labor , Michigan College of Mining and Technology, Michigan School for the Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hubbell
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton
District Description: Houghton County
Date Elected: 11/4/1930
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1931
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: College of Mines , Private Corporations , State Affairs , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hubbell
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on College of Mines
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: College of Mines , Kalamazoo State Hospital , Private Corporations , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hubbell
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1922
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1923
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Geological Survey , Ionia State Hospital , State Sanatorium
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hubbell
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton 2
District Description: Townships: Franklin, Osceola, Schoolcraft, and Torch Lake
Date Elected: 11/2/1920
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1921
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: