Legislator Details
James Cousins
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/3/1849
City:
County: Hertfordshire, England
Country: England
Death
Date: 4/3/1934
City: Jefferson Township, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/5/1934
City: Osseo, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: East Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Emma Hale, 12/4/1878 in Pittsford, MI, she died in 1908; children: 3; married Hartes [or Gartis] M. Rumsey, dau. of Martin Mills, 12/10/1910
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: brick and tile manufacturer, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools in England.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William and Mary (Dockerill) Cousins. Emigrated to Hillsdale County, 1868. He manufactured bricks and tiles until 1884 when he turned to farming. Served as highway commissioner for 3 years and as Jefferson Township supervisor for 11 years. President, Hillsdale County Fair Association for 2 years.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Insurance , Mines and Minerals , School of Mines
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Pittsford
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale
District Description: Hillsdale County
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Geological Survey , Mines and Minerals , Select Committee on Publishing of Documents
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Pittsford
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale
District Description: Hillsdale County
Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: