Legislator Details
James Mol
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/21/1874
City:
County:
Country: Holland
Death
Date: 10/9/1937
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/12/1937
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Country: US
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Minnie Meyers, dau. of Pieter and Nellie (Bogard) Meyers, 3/1/1893. in Grand Rapids, MI
Number of Children:
Background
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Military Service:
Occupation: building materials, businessman, merchant
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public Schools of Grand Rapids
Biographical Sketch:
Came to America with his parents, Jacob and Minnie (Begaard or Bogard) Mol, in 1878 and settled in Kent County. After leaving school, he was with the Jacob Mol Company, of Grand Rapids, for 10 years. From about 1901-20 he had a building supply business.
He served 6 terms on the common council and was president for 1 term.
Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Michigan Reformatory , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , State Affairs , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: Grand Rapids 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: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Michigan Reformatory