Legislator Details
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James Thorn Bennett
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/21/1857
City: Geneva, NY
County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/19/1921
City: Greenville, MI
County: Montcalm County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/20/1921
City: Greenville, MI
County: Montcalm County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Home Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary A. Robinson (Bunnler), dau. of John Robinson, 11/19/1890, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI; children: 1, Helen M.
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: merchant, lumber, accountant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of Geneva, NY
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish and American descent. Son of George and Margaret (Thorn) Bennett. Attended schools of Geneva until 16 years of age. He came to Chippewa Co., MI, in August, 1885. Engaged in mercantile and lumber business as a member of the firm of Watson & Bennett Co. of Detour. Elected county treasurer in 1902 and 1904.
Notable Facts:
Died of apoplexy
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Elections , Institution for the Deaf
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Sault Sainte Marie
County of Residence Chippewa
District: Chippewa
District Description: Chippewa County
Date Elected: 11/6/1906
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1907
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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