Legislator Details


James Lee
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/10/1816
City:
County: Yorkshire, England
Country: England
 
Death
Date: 10/11/1888
City:
County:
Country:
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married to Jane Ackley in 1839 in England

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: brickmaker, farmer
Race:

Education:
common school education

Biographical Sketch:
In 1832 he emigrated to Michigan, settling in Hamtramck, and engaging in farming and brickmaking. In 1858 he moved to Bingham, Leelanau county. He held several township offices, including that of supervisor for 5 years.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Supplies and Expenditures , Harbors, Lumber and Salt Interests
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Sutton's Bay
County of Residence Leelanau
District: Leelanau
District Description: Counties of Leelanaw and Benzie

Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 30th session.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Harbors, Drainage
Postions Held:

City of Residence:
County of Residence Leelanau
District: Leelanaw
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/3/1874
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1875
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Single
Notes:

Bibliography:

Bingham p.411-12; Manual 1875 p.112; Find-a-Grave.com; MIBiog 2:18