Legislator Details


James L. Gee
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/19/1851
City: Homer, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 1/10/1910
City: Whitehall, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 1/14/1910
City: Whitehall, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakhurst Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Ida E. Widoe, dau. of John Widoe, 8/24/1880, in Whitehall, MI; children: 4, Carl James, Merle William, Lynn B. and Frances (Staples

Number of Children: 4


Background

Religion: Methodist Episcopal
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, merchant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district schools; high school

Biographical Sketch:
Son of William and Lucinda (Turner) Gee. He taught for 1 year before entering into the mercantile business [hardware] in Whitehall. He was a successful fruit grower and farmer. Her served as township treasurer, supervisor and as a member of the school board. Member of the Masons

Notable Facts:
Died of pneumonia.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Home for Feeble Minded , Horticulture , Public Lands
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Whitehall
County of Residence Muskegon
District: Muskegon 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Single
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1901 p.630; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com; USCen 1900