Legislator Details
James A. Harris
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/17/1861
City:
County: Jefferson County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/22/1945
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Lawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Nellie J. Gardener, 10/31/1883; children: Leon and Edith V. (Ball)
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Grand Rapids High School;
Ives Seminary, Antwerp, NY;
Law degree, University of Michigan, 1890
Biographical Sketch:
Of English descent, youngest in the family of 7 children of James and Anna V. (Washburn) Harris. Served as recorder and supervisor for the city of Saginaw.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: College of Mines , Elections , Judiciary , Liquor Traffic
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description: Townships: Blumfield, Bridgeport, Buena Vista, Carrollton, James, Spaulding, and Zilwaukie; Saginaw city
Date Elected: 11/2/1920
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1921
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: Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , Elections , Judiciary , University
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description: Township of Blumfield, Bridgeport, Buena Vista, Carrollton, James, Spaulding, Zilwaukie, Saginaw City.
Date Elected: 11/5/1918
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1919
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Revision and Amendment of the Statutes