Legislator Details
Dr. James W. Ames
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/12/1864
City: New Orleans, LA
County: Orleans Parish, LA
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/31/1944
City: Detroit
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Marital Information:
married
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: cooper, physician
Race:
Education:
attended Straight University in New Orleans;
medical degree from Howard University
Biographical Sketch:
Came to Michigan in June, 1894. According House Resolution No. 15, 1944 House Journal, p. 50, he died 1/31/1944 in Detroit.
Notable Facts:
Presidential elector for MI in 1924
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Health , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Upper Peninsula Hospital for Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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