Legislator Details


James P. Murtagh
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/6/1853
City: London, ON
County: Middlesex County, ON
Country: Canada
 
Death
Date: 7/4/1915
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Olivet Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Josephine Dampier around 1875; children: 7, Florence Mary, Julia J., Harriette, Peter, James, Gladys and Eleonore

Number of Children: 7

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: printer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Came to Michigan around 1869. He began his training as a printer in St. Thomas, ON and came to Detroit as an apprentice. He was identified with organized labor in an official capacity for years, having served as recording secretary of the Council of Trades and Labor Unions 3 consecutive terms, and was a member of the Detroit Typographical Union for over 20 years, and served as its president. He served on the Detroit Common Council and alderman of the 9th ward.

Notable Facts:
Find-a-Grave.com gives birth year as 1856 with incorrect middle initial, R, rather than P.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Fifth Legislature, 1889-1890
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements, Printing , State School for the Blind
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: City of Detroit

Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Manual 1889 p.651; USCen 1880, 1900; DetTimes 7/6/1915 p.4 col.3; Find-a-Grave.com; DFP 7/5/1915 p.5 col.6
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