Legislator Details
Image Description:
James L. Morrice portrait from Nimmo p.86
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: 2, Arlene [or Alene], and Morrice who died in infancy
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school; district schools; attended Olivet College;
graduated from the Michigan Agricultural College, 1875
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Alexander and Nancy (Waterman) Morrice. O Scottish descent. Moved to Emmet County in 1875. He served as county examiner of teachers, county treasurer, register of deeds, and for several years represented his township on the board of supervisors.
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: