Legislator Details


James Dunn
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/18/1861
City: Stratford, ON
County: Perth County, ON
Country: Canada
 
Death
Date: 12/31/1926
City: Port Huron, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 1/4/1927
City: Port Huron, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lakeside Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Mary Elizabeth Dunsmore [or Smith] 12/5/1881, in Riley, MI; children: 5, Ralph, Lillian, Alleta and 2 others; married Mabel E. Baker, dau. of Henry F. and Matilda (Fletcher) Baker, 9/28/1920, in Detroit

Number of Children: 0


Background

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

Education:
district schools of Canada

Biographical Sketch:
Son of James and Mary E. (Plows)Dunn who were born in England. He came to Michigan in 1878 and settled on this farm. He was president of the St. Clair County Farmers' Institute, of which organization he was for many years secretary. He was mayor of Port Huon in 1926

Notable Facts:
Died of apoplexy and nephritis.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Mines and Minerals , State Affairs , State Library
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Emmet
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the State Library
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Horticulture , Institution for the Deaf and Dumb
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Emmett
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 3
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

MILegHdbk 1903 p.58; Manual 1903 p.797; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com; USCen 1900, 1910; MIMarRec 1867-1952