Legislator Details
Dr. James R. McGurk
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/16/1843
City: Belfast, Ireland
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: physician
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common school; grammar school, Sarnia, ON; studied medicine in Ann Arbor and Detroit
Biographical Sketch:
He emigarted at 5 with his parents and setteld in Hamilton, Canada. In 1856, they moved to Mooretown, Ontario. In 1870, he settled in Capac, MI and practiced medicine. He served as trustee and president of Capac and township superintendent of schools for Mussey township.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Health , Federal Relations , State Normal School, Military Affairs , School for the Blind
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City of Residence: Capac
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 21
District Description: Saint Clair County
Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Public Health , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Capac
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 3
District Description: Townships of Berlin, Brockway, Columbus, Emmet, Greenwood, Kenockee, Kimball, Lynn, Mussey, Riley and Wales
Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
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Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 31st session.