Legislator Details

Image of James  E. Brockway
Image Description:
James E. Brockway, portrait from Nimmo, p. 23

James E. Brockway
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 11/30/1872
City: Brockway MI
County: Saint Clair
Country: US
 
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Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Graduated from AuSable HS, paid his way through college, Finished his education at Northern Indiana Normal Univ.

Biographical Sketch:
Lived at Brockway and Port Huron until thirteen years old, then went to Au Sable and Oscoda and tallied and inspected lumber during the summer months, attending school winters. Admitted to the bar in 1895, practiced separately until 1899 when he formed partnership called Hall and Brockway with Hon. Devere Hall of Bay City. Held the office of Circuit Court Commissioner from 1898-1902.

Notable Facts:
Favored direct nomination for governor & lt. governor.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Michigan Asylum for Insane , Military Affairs
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City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 1
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Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Nimmo p.23, includes portrait; MIBiog:1:110;