Legislator Details
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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com, 1/13/2025
James Orin Murfin
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 25
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/7/1875
City: Portsmouth, OH
County: Scioto County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/11/1940
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/15/1940
City: Portsmouth, OH
County: Scioto County, OH
Country: US
Cemetery: Greenlawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
single while in office; married Jane Macklem, dau. of James and Henriette (Livingston) Macklem, 4/24/1907, in Detroit, divorced 4/24/1918; married Mabelle Rose Chapin around 1930
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer, judge
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools; graduated from University of Michigan literary and law dept.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of James O. and Josephine H. (Smith) Murfin. He moved to Detroit after graduating from University of Michigan. Member of the law firm Bowen, Douglas, Whiting and Murfin. Appointed circuit judge by Gov. Warner to fill a vacancy in 1908.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Constitutional Amendments , Gaming Interests , Immigration , Judiciary , University
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
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