Legislator Details
Image Description:
James N. Folks portrait from Manual 1959 p.lv
James N. Folks portrait from Manual 1959 p.lv
James N. Folks
AKA:
Number of sessions served 9
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/19/1897
City: Hanover, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/20/2001
City: Marshall, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Horton, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Horton Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Jennie Strait, dau. of Levi and May (Winfield) Strait, 11/5/1919 in Jackson, MI; children: Lloyd, Esther (Sackrider), Richard, Phillip and Beverly (Finnegan)
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion: Protestant
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer, bank director
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Hanover High School, 1914;
graduated Michigan State College, 1919
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Alfred and Carrie (Cochran)Folks. He worked briefly as a road builder before turning to farming. He served as supervisor of the Spring Arbor Township for 29 years, 1930-59. He chaired the county Board of Commissioners and as member of the Jackson County Allocation Board. Member of Masons, Lions, Farm Bureau and Child Guidance Clinic.
Died at Tendercare Nursing Home at the age of 103 years, 93 days old.
Notable Facts:
Elected to the House of Representatives at a special election on4/4/1955 to fill vacancy caused by the death of Leo Miller.
Died of natural causes at Tendercare of Marshall, MI at 103.
Folks Road was named for his family.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Utilities , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 49
District Description: Counties of Calhoun (part), Jackson (part), Lenawee (part).
Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Republican Vice Chair of the Committee on Taxation.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 49
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
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: Economic Development , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 49
District Description: Townships of Albion, Burlington, Clarendon, Eckford, Homer, Newton and Tekonsha in Calhoun County; townships of Columbia, Concord, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvell, Parma (part), Pulaski, Spring Arbor, Summit and Waterloo in Jackson County; Cambridge Township in Lenawee County
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Taxation
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Economic Development , General Taxation , Village Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 49
District Description: Townships of Albion, Burlington, Clarendon, Eckford, Homer, Newton and Tekonsha in Calhoun County; townships of Columbia, Concord, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvell, Parma (part), Pulaski, Spring Arbor, Summit and Waterloo in Jackson County; Cambridge Township in Lenawee County
Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
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: Apportionment , General Taxation , Public Health , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description: Townships of Blackman, Columbia, Concord, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvell, Parma, Pulaski, Rives, Sandstone, Spring Arbor, Springport, Summit, Tompkins and Waterloo
Date Elected: 11/6/1962
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1963
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on General Taxation
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , General Taxation , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description: Townships of Blackman, Columbia, Concord, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvell, Parma, Pulaski, Rives, Sandstone, Spring Arbor, Springport, Summit, Tompkins and Waterloo.
Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Apportionment
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Towns and Counties , Tuberculosis Hospitals
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description: Townships of Blackman, Columbia, Concord, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvell, Parma, Pulaski, Rives, Sandstone, Spring Arbor, Springport, Summit, Tompkins and Waterloo
Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Religious and benevolent Societies
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , General Taxation , Social Aid and Welfare, Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description: Townships of Blackman, Columbia, Concord, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvell, Parma, Pulaski, Rives, Sandstone, Spring Arbor, Springport, Summit, Tompkins and Waterloo
Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Federal Relations
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On:
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description: Townships of Blackman, Columbia, Concord, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvell, Parma, Pulaski, Rives, Sandstone, Spring Arbor, Springport, Summit, Tompkins and Waterloo
Date Elected: 4/4/1955
Date Sworn In: 4/7/1955
Date Left Office: 1/1/1753
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected in a special election. 1955 HJ p.786