Legislator Details
James P. Murtagh
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
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Birth
Date: 1/1/1853
City: London, ON
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Country: Canada
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married Josephine around 1875; children: 7, Florence Mary, Julia J., Hariette, Peter, James, Gladys and Eleonore
Number of Children: 7
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Occupation: printer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Came to Michigan around 1869. 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.
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements, Printing , State School for the Blind
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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
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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