Legislator Details
James Lee Sanborn
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/17/1856
City: Sanborn, NY
County: Niagara County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/29/1938
City: Ossineke, MI
County: Alpena County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/1/1938
City: Alpena, MI
County: Alpena County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Evergreen Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Loretta R. Roberts, 1878; children: 3, Florence M. (Scott), Laura S. (Bingham) and Julia Charlotte (Johnson)
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lumberman, businessman, real estate, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended high school in Lima, NY
Biographical Sketch:
Of English and Irish descent. Son of the Hon. Lee Randall and Julia Carolin (Crawford) Sanborn. Moved to Ossineke, MI, 1873 and engaged in the lumber business for 20 years. He later was active in real estate and farming. Elected township clerk, treasurer, supervisor and chair of the board of supervisors. He was president of the county fair for 4 years.
Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease and apoplexy.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Normal Schools , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ossineke
County of Residence Alpena
District: Alpena
District Description: County of Alpena
Date Elected: 11/3/1908
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1909
Date Left Office: 12/31/1910
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Supplies and Expenditures
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Home for Feeble Minded , Military Affairs , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ossineke
County of Residence Alcona
District: Alpena
District Description: Alpena 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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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