Legislator Details
![Image of S [amuel] James Clarkson](/legislators/Images/478.gif)
Image Description:
S. James Clarkson portrait from Manual 1959 p.liii
S. James Clarkson portrait from Manual 1959 p.liii
S [amuel] James Clarkson
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/9/1925
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Elizabeth Willman, June 21, 1947
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Episcopalian
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Graduate of the Detroit College of Law. attended Highland Park High School, Highland Park Junior College, Detroit Institute of Technology, and North eastern University, Boston, Massachusetts.
Biographical Sketch:
Mayor of Southfield, MI, 1961-67. Member, Freemasons; Sigma Nu Phi; Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Aid to Handicapped, Geological Survey , Judiciary
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City of Residence: Southfield
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland 4
District Description: Cities of Berkley, Farmington, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Southfield and South Lyon; townships of Farmington, Lyon, Novi and Southfield
Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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