Legislator Details


James Henderson Lee
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 23

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/27/1887
City: New York City
County:
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/14/1963
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/17/1963
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Analdine McCabe about 1912; children: Kathryn A. (Frink) and James H., jr.

Number of Children: 2

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Detroit public schools; graduated from Detroit College of Law, 1909

Biographical Sketch:
Of Irish descent. He moved to Detroit with his parents at age 3. Member of Chawke & Lee law firm. He was Asst. Corporation Counsel for the city of Detroit for 44 years [retiring in 1956]; appointed State Public Service Commissioner, 1957-61. He specialized in public utility law. Member of the Detroit; American; Michigan; and International Bar Associations; the American Judicature Society; the Federal Power Bar Association; the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers; and the Michigan Municipal League [which he helped organize in 1910]. member of the Masons.

Notable Facts:
He was the youngest member of the Senate during his term. Known as "the friend of the utility-rate payer." Advocated for workmen's compensation legislation.

Sessions Served:

Forty-Sixth Legislature, 1911-1912
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Asylum for Insane at Newberry , University , Home for Feeble Minded , Printing , School for the Blind
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 4
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1910
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1911
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Committee chairmanship: University

Bibliography:

MIBiog 2:18; USCen 1930; WWI Draft Reg.Cds, 1917-18; MIMarRec1867-1952; SJ 1963 2:1340, SR100; DetNews 5/15/1963 p.5D col. 7; DetNews 5/14/1962 p.1A col. 3, includes photo and p.6A col.1
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