Legislator Details


James Lawrence Johnson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/29/1884
City: Northville township, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/14/1944
City: Reed City, MI
County: Osceola County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
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Marital Information:

Number of Children: 0


Background

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Occupation: banker, druggist
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Education:
public schools of Northville; Cleary Business College in Ypsilanti.

Biographical Sketch:
Owned and managed chain drug stores, located at Plymouth, Northville, Mt. Pleasant, Greenville, Reed City and Walled Lake. Was a messenger in the house of representatives during the 1905-1906 session. He was the first vice-president of the Peoples State Bank of Plymouth.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Plymouth
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 5
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Michigan Soldiers' Home , Public Utilities , Roads and Bridges , State Library
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Plymouth
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 3
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Michigan Soldiers' Home

Bibliography:

Manual 1927 p.652; Manual 1925 p.605-6; 1944 3rdEx 11/3 p.5-6