Legislator Details

Image of James  L. Morrice
Image Description:
James L. Morrice portrait from Nimmo p.86

James L. Morrice
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/21/1847
City:
County: Ionia County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/9/1920
City: Lyons, MI
County: Ionia County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/11/1920
City: Harbor Springs, MI
County: Emmet County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lakeview Cemetery

Marital Information:
M. Ella Lance 3/31/1885, in Mount Pleasant, MI; children: Arlene, and at least 1 that died in infancy

Number of Children: 2


Background

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

Education:
common school; graduated from the Michigan Agricultural College.

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Alexander and Nancy (Waterman) Morrice. O Scottish descent. Moved to Emmet County in 1875.

Notable Facts:
Death date on death certificate is ambiguous; may read either May 8 or 9.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Traffic , Public Lands & Forestry Interests , Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Harbor Springs
County of Residence Emmet
District: Emmet
District Description: Emmet County

Date Elected: 11/3/1908
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1909
Date Left Office: 12/31/1910

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Public Lands and Forestry Interests
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Public Lands , Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Harbor Springs
County of Residence Emmet
District: Emmet
District Description: Emmet 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: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Lands
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Horticulture , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Harbor Springs
County of Residence Emmet
District: Emmet
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 Religious and Benevolent Societies
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Lumber and Salt , Religious and Benevolent Societies , State Public Schools
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Harbor Springs
County of Residence Emmet
District: Emmet
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
Notes:

Bibliography:

Nimmo p.86, includes portrait; SeekMI; Find-a-Grave.com; USCen 1910; MIMar1867-1952