Legislator Details
James H. Monroe
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/5/1847
City:
County: Steuben County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/4/1921
City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/7/1921
City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married De Etta Monroe, 10/1875 (Same family name but no relation); children: Gracie & Nellie (died at age 5)
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, judge, insurance agent
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William & Nellie (LaRue) Monroe. Moved to Grand Traverse region as a boy, 1859. Worked a farm until 1888 when he moved to Traverse City. Elected county treasurer; became probate judge, 1892-1900. Went into the fire insurance business after leaving the bench. Member of the Odd Fellows, the Rebejahs & the Grange.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Local Taxation , Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind , School for the Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: Grand Traverse
District Description: Grand Traverse 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: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Local Taxation
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Insurance , Upper Peninsula Hospital for the Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: Grand Traverse
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Upper Peninsula Hospital for the Insane
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Industrial Home for Girls , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: Grand Traverse
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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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