Legislator Details
James Walter Ransom
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/20/1829
City: Liberty, NY
County: Sullivan County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/1/1904
City: Portland, OR
County:
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Portland, OR
County: Multnomah County, OR
Country: US
Cemetery: Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Ester P. Graves, dau. of Harvey Graves, 6/12/1855 in Welson, NY; children: James Walter, jr.
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
studied at Wilson Collegiate Institute, NY
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Peleg Ransom. Admitted to the Bar in Buffalo, NY in 1853. He moved to DeWitt, MI in May of that year and practiced until 1857 when he moved to St. Johns, remaining there until 1861. Grand Rapids, MI was his next stop Served as city attorney for several terms.
Notable Facts:
MIBiog says he died in Oregon about 1913; Find-a-Grave says July 1904 [exact date not given; headstone photo says 1904].
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Judiciary , University and Normal School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
Date Elected: 11/3/1874
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1875
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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